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Compare 6 trims on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2012 GMC Sierra 1500

Denali (2 styles)

2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali AWD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali
$45,460
Starting MSRP
$48,610
Starting MSRP
14 combined MPG
MPG
14 combined MPG
MPG
403.0-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
403.0-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SL (4 styles)

4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL
$35,375
Starting MSRP
$32,200
Starting MSRP
$30,125
Starting MSRP
$33,375
Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
Transmission Overdrive Switch
Transmission
Transmission Overdrive Switch
Transmission
Transmission Overdrive Switch
Transmission
Transmission Overdrive Switch
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity

SLE (10 styles)

4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE
$36,380
Starting MSRP
$33,140
Starting MSRP
$31,925
Starting MSRP
$34,065
Starting MSRP
$35,175
Starting MSRP
$30,875
Starting MSRP
$31,820
Starting MSRP
$31,520
Starting MSRP
$28,085
Starting MSRP
$27,965
Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity

SLT (6 styles)

2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT
$36,555
Starting MSRP
$36,855
Starting MSRP
$39,705
Starting MSRP
$40,005
Starting MSRP
$39,790
Starting MSRP
$42,940
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Work Truck (10 styles)

2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck
$28,380
Starting MSRP
$31,530
Starting MSRP
$26,340
Starting MSRP
$30,420
Starting MSRP
$33,470
Starting MSRP
$30,320
Starting MSRP
$25,635
Starting MSRP
$22,585
Starting MSRP
$25,935
Starting MSRP
$22,195
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
15 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
6
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity

Xtra Fuel Economy (1 style)

2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Xtra Fuel Economy
$34,895
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity