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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2021 Sierra 1500 receives quite a few updates and changes, including new colors, new wheel availability, new standard features, and package-related changes. 2021 represents the third model year of  the fourth-generation GMC Sierra 1500.

Model Line

  • Deletion of 2WD Standard Bed Crew model (TC10743)
  • Double Cab models no longer available on SLT and AT4

Exterior

  • Addition of four new exterior colors:
    • Ebony Twilight Metallic
    • Cayenne Red Tintcoat
    • Hunter Metallic
    • Brownstone Metallic
  • Deletion of four exterior colors:
    • Deep Mahogany Metallic
    • Red Quartz Tintcoat
    • Smokey Quartz Metallic
    • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Addition of the following LPO-level items:
    • AT4 high clearance step
    • 22-inch Multi-spoke Polished wheels (SES)
  • Deletion of manual tailgate function with lift assist
  • GMC MultiPro Tailgate is now available on SLE (3SA) and AT4 (3SB) models

Interior

  • Addition of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Addition of premium floor liners with removable carpet inserts
    • Now standard on AT4 models
  • Sirius XM Radio is standard on SLE (3SA) and Elevation (3SB) models
  • Dark Walnut / Slate is no longer available on Elevation Trim
  • Sunroof no longer available on SLE (3SA) and AT4 (3SB) models
  • Front 40/20/40 split-bench with covered armrest storage is now standard on base Sierra (1SA) models
    • For the 2020 model year, the covered armrest storage was only available with models equipped with the turbocharged 2.7-liter L3B four-cylinder engine
  • Bucket seats are now available as an option on all Elevation (3SB) models
    • For the 2020 model year, the front bucket seat option was only available for models equipped with the Elevation Convenience Package
  • Improved towing technology features

Mechanical

Packages

  • AT4 CarbonPro Edition wheels may be upgraded to 20-inch 6-spoke Carbon Grey painted aluminum (NZQ) wheels with LT265/60R20 MT blackwall Goodyear Wrangler Territory (QFV) tires
    • For the 2020 model year, only the standard wheel was available for the AT4 model
  • SLE Value Package now standard on SLE models, includes:
    • Auto-locking rear differential
    • SLE Convenience Package:
      • Dual climate control
      • 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar
      • Heated driver and passenger seats
      • Heated steering wheel
      • Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
      • 2 charge-only USB ports for second row
      • Rear-window defogger
      • Steering column lock
      • Keyless Open and Start
      • Remote Start
      • Content theft alarm
      • Front 40/20/40 split-bench with underseat storage
      • Cargo bed LED lighting
      • Rear auxiliary 12-volt power outlet
      • Rear wheelhouse liners
    • Trailering Package (Z82):
      • Trailer hitch
      • 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
      • Hitch Guidance
  • Elevation Value Package now standard on Elevation models, includes:
    • Auto-locking rear differential
    • Elevation Convenience Package:
      • Dual climate contro
      • 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar
      • Heated driver and passenger seats
      • Heated steering wheel
      • Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
      • Rear wheelhouse liners
      • Crew Cab models include Cloth Rear Seat Storage Package:
        • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
        • Up-level Rear Seat with Storage Package:
          • Full-length bench seat
            • 60/40 folding bench for Crew Cab models
          • Seatback storage on left and right side
          • Center fold out armrest with 2 cupholders
          • Underseat storage
    • Trailering Package (Z82):
      • Trailer hitch
      • 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
      • Hitch Guidance
  • Addition of X31 Off-Road and Protection Package, which is available on SLE (3SA), Elevation (3SB), and SLT (4SA) models and includes:
    • Spray-on bedliner
    • All-weather floor liners (LPO-level item)
    • Off-Road Package, includes:
      • Off-Road suspension
      • Hill Descent Control
      • Skid plates
      • Heavy-duty air filter
      • X31 hard badge
    • SLE and Elevation models:
  • Addition of 1SA Safety Confidence Package, which is available on base Sierra (1SA) models and includes:
    • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Forward Collision Alert
    • Front Pedestrian Braking
    • Cruise Control
    • Steering wheel audio controls
    • Driver Information Center
  • Bed View Camera is no longer available as a free flow item, and is now included and only available with the Technology Package:
  • Deletion of Denali Premium Package, which was exclusive to Denali models and included:
    • Technology Package, includes:
    • Driver Alert Package II, includes:
      • Forward Collision Alert
      • Lane Keep Assist/Lane Departure Warning
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Front Pedestrian Braking
      • IntelliBeam headlamps
      • Adaptive Cruise Control-Camera
      • Following Distance
      • Sunroof
    • Wheel lock (LPO-level item)
    • 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum (SMF) wheels
      • Note: 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (SMF) can be upgraded to (SEV), (SF0), (SEW), (SEU), (SHD) or (SGM) 22-inch LPO wheels.
    • Requires:
    • Not available with:

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.

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