When it debuted earlier this month, the all-new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 was only shown in Denali and SLT trim levels at the reveal itself, and GMC’s photo collection was limited exclusively to the Denali. But now, our spy shooter has caught the new SLE trim of the new Sierra, which slots above the base model but below the SLT and Denali models.
To make things better, the Crew Cab Short Box tester isn’t wearing any camouflage, which enables us to see details we wouldn’t have been able to with a model wrapped in camo. Overall, we’d say that the 2019 GMC Sierra looks pleasing to the eyes, as the truck strikes a healthy balance between refinement and on-road presence.
The differences between the Denali and SLE can be seen on every side of the vehicle. At the front, the Sierra SLE is wearing a different grille featuring horizontal slats, a chrome front bumper and a black lower bumper. Also note the LED daytime running lights as well as the headlights.
The badge on the front quarter panel of this 2019 Sierra SLE makes it clear that it’s powered by a 5.3L V-8 engine. Previously, there was reason to believe that only the 6.2L V-8 would get the front fender designation.
A few other items to note on the SLE include body-color door handles, a “regular” tailgate (as opposed to the Denali’s MultiPro tailgate) and a chrome rear bumper. In addition, the 2019 Sierra SLT appear to be sporting regular incandescent taillights, rather than LEDs.
We should also notice that the badging on the tailgate has changed. Whereas the K2 platform Sierras had the “Sierra” nameplate placed on the bottom of the tailgate (on the driver’s side), the new T1 platform models have it at the center of the vehicle, immediately below the GMC brand plate. As before, the trim level destination continues to be written in smaller letters on the bottom of the tailgate (on the passenger side).
Notably, this marks the first time we’ve seen the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 in the wild (on the road), rather than in a studio or at a press event… and we like what we see.
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Comments
Looks good in white!
It looks really sharp, interesting to see front mounted parking sensors on a crew cab SLE. Currently that option is only available on regular cabs, which is odd.
The Sierra SLE really makes for a good entry level truck.
In SLE trim it may not be so in your face as the Denali but still looks good .
Even the fender badges that denote the engine look stylish and not just an after thought .
Sometimes when you get to the lower trim levels the vehicle looks like it but not from these pictures .
Yup , it looks good in white !
That is a very long looking crew cab, shouldn’t be any complaints about leg room in that thing! Also looks low to the ground but I doubt it actually is. Maybe it’s just the photos, or maybe because no running boards.
I think this is a 2wd model which would explain why it looks so close to the ground. If you look close you can see there aren’t any 4×4 badges.
Looks good. I hope the CHMSL is LED.
GM really closed the front and rear bumper fit gaps, to give a much cleaner look. It almost looks custom.
It does make for a leaner, overall appearance.
Anyone else feel like the truck appears to have very little ground clearance, and the body is disproportionately large compared to the wheels/tires? The cab looks very bulbous and close to the ground, making the tires look tiny. Very weird look, not very truck like.