Aug 12, 2025

GMC has been building some of the best American full-size trucks on the market for over 100 years, and that includes the iconic Sierra 1500 light-duty pickup. The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 offers drivers legendary power, performance, and precision in one practical pickup.

Hard-Working Powertrains That Get the Job Done

The GMC offers diverse powertrains that are suited to almost any purpose, ranging from turbocharged efficiency to hard-working diesel power. The standard powertrain features the innovative TurboMax turbocharged engine that is matched with an 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Together, they produce 310 horsepower and 430 foot-pounds of torque.

Drivers who prefer a V8 under the hood can opt for an available 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 that churns out 355 horsepower and 383 foot-pounds of torque, or a larger 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 that creates 420 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque. There’s also a 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel that produces 305 horsepower and 495 foot-pounds of torque. The latter three powerplants are paired with a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

Impressive Towing and Hauling Performance for Tackling Tough Tasks

Full-size trucks are meant for hard work, and the Sierra 1500 has the power to perform under pressure, with payload and towing capacities that can help drivers tackle tough tasks. The 6.5-foot cargo box offers 71.7 cubic feet of payload volume and has a maximum payload capacity of 2,530 pounds when properly equipped. With built-in cargo tie downs, available cargo box lights, and step bumpers, hauling heavy loads is easy in the Sierra 1500.

The towing performance of the Sierra 1500 is equally impressive, as the pickup can pull up to 13,300 pounds via trailer with the proper equipment. The trailering amenities available on the Sierra make towing a straightforward task. Those features include an auxiliary trailer camera, hitch view, an integrated trailer brake control, an in-vehicle trailering app, trailer blind zone alert, and outside vertical power-adjustable trailering mirrors.

Precision Safety, Driver Assistance, and Infotainment Technology That Keeps Drivers Safe and Connected

The Sierra 1500 incorporates precise safety, driver assistance, and infotainment technology. It earned the coveted 5-star overall safety award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to its performance in crash tests and the elevated safety features it incorporates. Those features include forward collision alert, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, and front pedestrian braking.

The infotainment features that are standard in the Sierra 1500 include a 3.5-inch driver information center, the GMC Premium Infotainment System, a 7-inch color touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, Bluetooth streaming, and multiple USB data and power ports.

The Sierra 1500 offers high-level power, performance, and precision in an elevated full-size pickup. Contact Henry Brown Buick GMC in Gilbert, AZ, to schedule a test drive today.