2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Goose Scores by Trim

Typical scores for 6 trims, from 931 live listings. Updated daily.

Best trim for…

Towing

AT4

32median of 302

Off-Road

AT4

58median of 302

Work

SLE

88median of 55

Comfort

Denali

84median of 33

Goose Scores by trim

TrimTowingOff-RoadWorkComfortListingsShop
AT432582170302302 used
Denali322427843333 used
Elevation19388613223223 used
Pro15308653030 used
SLE32248875555 used
SLT32453472288288 used

Typical score = the median Goose Score of a trim's live listings. Trims with fewer than 3 listings show no score.

Key specs by trim

TrimTow (lb)Payload (lb)AxleEngineDrive
AT48,9001,6703.236.2L V84WD
Denali9,3001,5503.236.2L V84WD
Elevation9,3001,8603.425.3L V84WD
Pro7,9002,1403.084.3L V62WD
SLE9,3001,9203.425.3L V84WD
SLT9,3001,7203.236.2L V84WD

Why these scores

Standard equipment on the top trim that each score counts. Equipment a score doesn't read isn't listed.

TowingAT4

  • 8,900 lb tow rating
  • Factory tow package
  • Trailer sway control

Off-RoadAT4

  • Ground clearance 11.1" — capable off-road
  • Locking rear differential
  • Two-speed transfer case (4Lo)
  • Skid plate protection

WorkSLE

  • Cargo bed lighting

ComfortDenali

  • Heated front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Premium audio

Factory packages

Verified packages with an OEM order code, the trims they're offered on, and the equipment they add. Availability can vary by cab, bed and engine.

X31 Off-Road Package

X31

On: Elevation, SLT

  • 2 skid plates
  • Locking rear differential
  • Off-road suspension
  • Hill descent control

Spec table

ModelMax Tow (lbs)Max Payload (lbs)Powertrains
2020 GMC Sierra 15009,3002,1405.3L V8, 4.3L V6, 6.2L V8
2021 GMC Sierra 15009,3002,1406.2L V8, 5.3L V8, 4.3L V6
2022 GMC Sierra 15009,3002,1405.3L V8, 6.2L V8, 4.3L V6
Shop 931 used 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 listings

Goose Scores run 1–100 in four buckets and are computed from each truck's spec and window sticker. How Goose scores trucks