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Future GMC Sierra

We expect the next, fourth-generation GMC Sierra to reach the market for the 2019 model year. Until then, we expect the current, third-generation Sierra to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements.

Following is speculative and unconfirmed information about the next GMC Sierra. This page is a continuous work-in-progress and will be updated on a regular basis as we await official details from General Motors and GMC.

If you notice any inaccuracies about the information provided, or have edits to suggest, please let us know here.

Last redesigned model year: 2014 (third generation)
Expected redesign model year: 2019 (fourth generation)
Expected name: GMC Sierra (1500, 2500HD, 3500HD)
Current platform: GM K2 platform (GMT-K2)
Future platform: GM T1 platform (GMT-T1)
Layout: FR (front-engined, rear-wheel-drive/four-wheel-drive)
Current body styles: pickup truck
Future body styles: pickup truck
Segment: light-duty and heavy-duty full-size pickup truck
Expected gasoline engines in Sierra 1500: turbo I-4, naturally aspirated V-6, turbocharged V-6, naturally-aspirated V-8, hybrid
Expected diesel engines in Sierra 1500: new turbo-diesel V-6 engine
Expected transmissions in Sierra 1500: 8-speed automatic, 10-speed automatic

Overview

  • What: an all-new GMC Sierra full-size pickup truck that will represent the fourth generation of the nameplate
  • When: we expect the next Sierra to launch in late 2018 or early 2019 calendar year as a 2019 model year vehicle
  • Why: an all-new Sierra will enable GMC to be more competitive in the crucial full-size pickup truck space, which is highly lucrative for GMC parent firm General Motors and brings in a significant amount of revenue towards GM profitability
  • Where: sold in all current markets where the Sierra is currently sold, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East

Expectations

Following are our expectations about the future GMC Sierra 1500:

  • Based on the new GM T1 platform, delivering all-new underpinnings and engineering
  • Significantly lighter than the third-generation model, by as much 300 pounds (136 kilograms) thanks to mixed-material structure
  • All-new exterior and interior designs
  • Improved interior comfort and convenience, including:
    • Second row A/C vents
    • Keyless entry and push-button start
    • USB ports for second-row passengers
    • Improved ergonomics for driver and passengers
    • Increased cab size, especially in Crew Cab models
  • Improved storage solutions in the bed
  • Potential high-performance off-road variant to rival Ford F-150 Raptor
  • Inclusion of next-generation infotainment system
  • Potential addition of an independent rear suspension, possibly as an option
  • Integrated towing and trailering solutions
  • Potential introduction of the GM Super Cruise autonomous driving technology
  • Introduction of all-new powertrain, including all-new engines and transmissions
  • Share a significant amount of parts, technologies, features as well as the underlying T1 platform with the next GMC Sierra

The Sierra HD will be overhauled on the new T1 platform some time after the next Sierra 1500.

Body Styles

We expect the upcoming future GMC Sierra to continue being available as a full-size pickup truck in various configurations, including:

  • Sierra 1500/light duty
    • Three cab sizes:
      • Standard Cab
      • Double Cab
      • Crew Cab
    • Three box sizes:
      • Short box
      • Standard box
      • Long box
  • Sierra Heavy Duty
    • Sierra 2500HD
      • Three cab sizes
        • Standard Cab
        • Double Cab
        • Crew Cab
      • Two box sizes:
        • Short box
        • Long box
        • No box (chassis cab)
      • Rear wheel configurations
        • Single rear wheel
    • Sierra 3500HD
      • Three cab sizes
        • Standard Cab
        • Double Cab
        • Crew Cab
      • Two box sizes
        • Short box
        • Long box
        • No box (chassis cab)
      • Rear wheel configurations
        • Single rear wheel
        • Double rear wheel (dually)

Price

It is presently unknown how GMC will price the next Sierra, however we expect that the:

  • Starting price of the next Sierra 1500 will be in the vicinity of $32,000
  • Starting price of the next Sierra Heavy Duty will be in the $37,000 range

Platform

We expect the next-gen GMC Sierra to ride on GM’s T1 platform shared with future GM full-size pickup trucks and SUVs, including:

Powertrain

We expect the next GMC Sierra 1500 to feature the following powertrain lineup:

  • Gasoline engines:
    • Turbocharged I-4
    • Naturally aspirated V-6
    • Turbocharged V-6
    • Turbo-charged V-8
    • Hybridized/electrified powerplant
  • Diesel engine:
    • We expect that the next-gen Sierra 1500 will finally offer a diesel engine, likely a small V-6 displacing in the vicinity of 3.0 liters
  • Transmissions:

Production

We expect the future GMC Sierra to continue being assembled by GM USA at the GM Flint factory in Flint, Michigan and at the GM Fort Wayne factory in Roanoke, Indiana.

Competitors

The future GMC Sierra will have the following competitors:

Before The All-New Model

Before the all-new future GMC Sierra reaches the market, we expect the current third-generation Sierra to receive minor changes, updates, and improvements. See information about the current-generation Sierra by using the following links:

Discussion

Discuss the next GMC Sierra in our GMC forum.

News

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