2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup

2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab

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Competition

$31,390 MSRP From
19 mpg AVG, Comb.
6 Max. Occupancy
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GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab is a six-seat vehicle in the Pickup category. For the 2016 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from with two different flex-fuel , gas engines that produce from 285 to 355 horsepower. NHTSA has given the GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab a 5-stars overall crash rating.

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 80.0 in
Length: 229.5 in
Height: 73.9 in
Wheelbase: 143.5 in

2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab has a relatively long wheelbase ( 143.5 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 5010 - 5357 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 45.3 inHip Room: 60.7 inHead Room: 42.8 inShoulder Room: 65.9 in

2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 34.6 inHip Room: 60.2 inHead Room: 38.7 inShoulder Room: 65.8 in

2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab - Cargo Area

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

16.8 ft³

2016 Sierra 1500 Double Cab seats six adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sierra 1500 Double Cab ia a class-leader on only one measurement - shoulders.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Sierra 1500 Base	2016 Sierra 1500 SLE	2016 Sierra 1500 SLT
Configuration	4.3 L, Auto, RWD 4.3 L, Auto, 4WD	4.3 L, Auto, RWD 4.3 L, Auto, 4WD	5.3 L, Auto, RWD 5.3 L, Auto, 4WD
Starging MSRP	$31,390	$35,370	$37,070	$40,915	$41,660	$44,910
Engine	4.3L V-6	4.3L V-6	4.3L V-6	4.3L V-6	5.3L V-8	5.3L V-8
HP	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	285 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive
City	18 MPG	17 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG
Highway	24 MPG	22 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG
Combined	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2016 Sierra 1500 Pickup comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $152 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Sierra 1500 Double Cab has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 19 mpg.

Safety

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 335
Recalls: 9

2016 Sierra 1500 Pickup has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed three hundred and thirty-five complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also nine recalls issued by GMC, which by itself is a relatively low number.