In the world of full-size trucks, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 is quickly earning a reputation for its reliability, muscular performance, and stylish yet tough design.

Strong Output and Versatility
The 2026 Sierra 1500’s four engines are all impressive, with lower trims (Pro, Elevation, and SLE) coming standard with a powerful 2.7-liter I-4 that delivers 310 horsepower thanks to an integrated turbocharger. Intermediate trims (SLT and Denali) offer increased output if you should need it with their 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8.
The upscale Denali Ultimate trim offers the most horses with its 6.2-liter V8, which generates 420 horsepower, and the fourth engine is a turbocharged 305-horsepower 3.0-liter diesel I-6 that’s found on some of the more rugged trims (AT4 and AT4X). Both the 6.2-liter V8 and diesel I-6 provide a 13,000-pound maximum towing capacity when the vehicle’s fully equipped.
Comfortable and Designed Tough
The truck’s interior offers plenty of comfort, convenience, and luxury in standard features like the base trim’s 40/20/40 split-bench front seat in Jet Black cloth with underseat storage area and the heated and ventilated power-adjustable bucket seats in high-end materials like Alpine Umber full-grain leather in upper trims. Heated rear outboard seats also come with select trims, and an under-seat storage area is available for many trims as well.
Outside the vehicle, multiple tailgates are offered, including EZ Lift in select trims and the available MultiPro Tailgate, which has six different functions and a convenient full-width step. You can easily see the 12 standard cargo tie-downs in the bed with the included cargo bed lighting, and climbing in is easy with the integrated CornerStep rear bumper, while off-road assist steps and black tubular assist steps are available for some trims.
Advanced Technology and Safety
To enhance every drive, this edition has many impressive tech features, including the GMC infotainment system with color touchscreen, Bluetooth compatibility for personal devices, and, in upper trims, Google built-in services, three years of free SiriusXM satellite radio access, and the 12.3-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center. Multiple audio systems are also offered, including a standard six-speaker system, a 12-speaker one that comes with Denali Ultimate trim, and an available external KICKER system that integrates with the MultiPro Tailgate.
Also featuring a wide array of high-tech driver-assist features, this truck has Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and the HD Rear Vision Camera with split-screen visuals as just some of the many standard highlights. Select upper trims have extras like the ProGrade Trailering System, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and adaptive cruise control.
This reliable pickup won’t be here for long, so contact us today at Marquardt of Barrington GMC in Barrington, IL to arrange for a test drive today.


