The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is shown above with available features.
If you’re ready to ride through the Des Plaines area in a dependable full-size pickup truck, you should start shopping for a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. This popular vehicle has impressive capabilities and safety traits that will make your drives around town and beyond easier. Let’s continue exploring its key features in the Al Piemonte Buick GMC article below.
Performance Specs
The muscle built within the 2024 Sierra 1500 depends on the motor under the hood. Drivers who are familiar with the pickup trucks know they’re in store for several options. New shoppers may not know about the selections, so we’ll explain. If you’re hunting an Elevation, Pro, SLE, or SLT variant, you’ll be obtaining a Sierra 1500 with a standard 2.7L TurboMax™ 4-cylinder system that flexes 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque. Choosing this setup also provides a 9,500-lb. towing capability¹. Additionally, your pickup truck comes with a standard 8-speed automatic transmission. You can add more to this vehicle by simply going with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, which generates 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. Plus, you’ll have a 11,200-lb. towing limit² to show off at Busse Lake. Motorists should opt for the available 10-speed automatic transmission if they need more acceleration and gear ratio support. Maximize your efforts even further and pick the 6.2L V8 system in order to exercise 420 horsepower, 460 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 13,300-lb. maximum towing capacity³, factors that make it easy for work or tailgate parties.
Driver-Assist Features
If you’re going to use the towing features, you’ll be glad to know that there are traits centered around assisting you while traversing streets like East Higgins Road. Firstly, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has standard Forward Collision Alert⁴, which notifies you when another vehicle is ahead of the pickup truck and engages the halting strength of this model. There’s also a standard Front Pedestrian Braking⁴ installed into the safety system, which is a complementary sonar that identifies people and cyclists on the road. These digital components work well with the available Trailer Side Blind Spot Zone Alert⁴. When you’re commuting on busy streets, the aforementioned feature will warn you about approaching cars. Plus, an optional Hitch Guidance⁴ system can help you gauge your surroundings while pulling a utility trailer.
Cabin
While you’re behind the wheel of the GMC Sierra 1500, consider using the standard 7-inch multimedia touchscreen⁵ to search for entertainment. You can expand your options by listening to the available SiriusXM®⁶ Satellite Radio. If your significant other has some tunes they want to hear, invite them to use the standard Apple CarPlay®⁷ and Android Auto™⁸. These traits allow them to link your smartphone to the computer system and broadcast their favorite tracks through an available premium 12-speaker Bose®⁹ audio system. Once you have your go-to songs loaded, sit back on the standard cloth seats. Utilize the standard dual-zone automatic climate control to set a temperature for yourself while to copilot chooses a configuration for themselves. For a chance to learn more about this full-size pickup truck, contact us online for details.
1. 9,500-lb. max rating requires a properly equipped Regular Cab 2WD long bed model with a TurboMax engine. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
2. 11,100-lb max rating requires properly equipped Crew Cab short bed 2WD model with the 5.3L gas engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
3. 13,300-lb. max rating requires a properly equipped Crew Cab short bed 2WD with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20″ wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
4. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual for more important feature limitations and information.
5. Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.
6. SiriusXM trial subscription is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash or credit. Satellite service not available in AK & HI. If you do not wish to enjoy your trial, you can cancel by calling the number below. Services is subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy, visit www.siriusxm.com to see complete terms and how to cancel which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349. Some services, content and features are subject to device capabilities and location availability or an active data connection. All fees, content and features are subject to change. SiriusXM, Pandora and all related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its respective subsidiaries.
7. Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks for Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
8. Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
9. Bose® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation. Centerpoint® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation. Personal® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation. PersonalSpace™ and UltraNearfield™ are trademarks of The Bose Corporation.
