The 2021 GMC Sierra Diesel 1500 will receive a $1,500 price reduction, GM Authority has learned.
Effective September 3rd, 2020, the change in MSRP will also apply for in-stock and in-transit units of the 2020 GMC Sierra Diesel 1500.
Communication sent to dealers and seen by GMA states that adjusted invoices will become available on September 8th. The updated Monroney labels will also become available on that date, at which point they’ll be shipped to dealers.
Prior to the change, the starting price of the least expensive GMC Sierra Diesel model – the SLE Double Cab 2WD – was $45,970. Meanwhile, the starting price of the most expensive model – the Denali Crew Cab with Standard Box 4WD – was $63,185.
| Model | Starting MSRP (before reduction) |
|---|---|
| SLE Double Cab 2WD | $45,970 |
| SLE Double Cab 4WD | $49,270 |
| SLE Crew Cab Short Box 2WD | $48,370 |
| SLE Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $51,670 |
| SLE Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD | $48,670 |
| SLE Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD | $51,970 |
| Elevation Double Cab 2WD | $47,505 |
| Elevation Double Cab 4WD | $50,805 |
| Elevation Crew Cab Short Box 2WD | $50,130 |
| Elevation Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $53,430 |
| Elevation Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD | $50,430 |
| Elevation Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD | $53,730 |
| SLT Double Cab 2WD | $48,590 |
| SLT Double Cab 4WD | $52,090 |
| SLT Crew Cab Short Box 2WD | $50,990 |
| SLT Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $54,490 |
| SLT Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD | $51,290 |
| SLT Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD | $54,970 |
| AT4 Double Cab 4WD | $55,390 |
| AT4 Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $57,790 |
| AT4 Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD | $58,090 |
| Denali Crew Cab Short Box 2WD | $59,385 |
| Denali Crew Cab Short Box 4WD | $62,885 |
| Denali Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD | $59,685 |
| Denali Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD | $63,185 |
- Prices include destination and delivery charge of $1,595
The GMC Sierra Diesel 1500 is powered by the new GM 3.0L LM2 inline six-cylinder, turbo-diesel Duramax engine. The motor is rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. It mates to the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission, driving either the two rear wheels (in 2WD models) or all four wheels (in 4WD models).
We have also confirmed that the GMC Sierra’s corporate cousin – the Chevy Silverado – will also receive the same price cut.
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Comments
GM would only drop the price of the diesel by this much if it’s not selling. Remember that the engine cost is about $4,000 on a Chevy, so basically this lowers the price to just $2,500 ovèr the base engine. At the fuel prices of today and slightly higher over the next year, you need to drive a huge number of miles to save the price difference.
Supplier issues with the 5.3 & 6.2 engines preventing GM from building many configurations. Therefore making the diesel more attractive. If you drive the 5.3 and immediately drive the 3.0L, most people would choose the 3.0L. Its a great engine and feels more powerful than the 5.3. I’ve seen many people get over 30 mpg in highway driving in the diesel.
Love those oil burners!
Great engine, easily the best of the half ton diesels. Those saying it is a market adjustment, all the others priced their diesels as the too self engine, but the Ford definitely isn’t the too engine. The diesel is the best engine is GM’s lineup for everyday driving, so long as you don’t need to tow heavy or are not running it for only short trips. The biggest thing GM can really do now to make the diesel more appealing is increase the towing capacity.
Any idea on when we can build the 2021 Sierra on the site?
The 3L Duramax is awesome. My Sierra Denali gets 40 mpg when I set the cruise to 50 mph.
Oh yeah, and it will tow my 10,000 lb boat with ease.
Still cannot order the GMC Yukon Denali with the baby Duramax though…..bummer.
I would have loved this truck in 2002. GM so bad needed this back then !
But as the truck owners have gone to the HD the passenger truck has become the 1500, and that is life.
GM also did this to themselves by making the 1500 such a light duty truck.
I think its a great truck, and engine, so don’t get me wrong and if a 1500 did the job for me I would own the 3.0T !
I hope GM sticks this one out, and does not discontinue this engine also.
Yet I fear the financial recovery will take time and the auto cash flow will be feeling the pain.