2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD: real cost in California
See the Sierra 2500 HD on GMC's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Pro · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$47,300the advertised price
Drive away$54,691with fees and tax
Loan payment$847/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,527/moeverything, after resale
$54,691 to drive away + $80,129 to run it for 6 years − $24,909 back at resale = $109,911, or $1,527 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$54,691
Running it, 6 yrs+$80,129
Back at resale−$24,909
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$47,300Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,511Fuel13,500 mi a year at 16 MPG
+$28,297Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,905Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,424Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,306Maintenanceestimate
+$8,847Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,350Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$24,909True cost $109,911 ÷ 72 months$1,527 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyRegular Cab, Long Bed, Double Cab, Standard Bed, Double Cab, Long Bed
Seats3, 6
Cargo98.27" bed
Engine and fuel
Engine401–470 hp gas or diesel, 2WD, 4WD
0–60 mph5.9–6.6 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 18,500 lb
Tires17", 18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking.| Pro 2WD | $47,300 | $54,691 | $109,911 | ✓ $1,527/mo | 3 | 14,500 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 2WD | $49,200 | $56,762 | $111,914 | $1,554/mo | 6 | 14,500 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 2WD | $49,400 | $56,980 | $112,125 | $1,557/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 2WD | $51,000 | $58,724 | $113,930 | $1,582/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 2WD | $51,200 | $58,942 | $114,141 | $1,585/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| SLE 4WD | $54,300 | $62,320 | $118,445 | $1,645/mo | 3 | 14,500 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 4WD | $56,400 | $64,609 | $120,659 | $1,676/mo | 6 | 14,500 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 4WD | $56,600 | $64,827 | $120,870 | $1,679/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD | $57,290 | $65,579 | $122,118 | $1,696/mo | 3 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| SLE 4WD | $58,200 | $66,571 | $122,770 | $1,705/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 4WD | $58,400 | $66,789 | $122,981 | $1,708/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD | $59,190 | $67,650 | $124,121 | $1,724/mo | 6 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD | $59,390 | $67,868 | $124,456 | $1,729/mo | 6 | 17,900 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD | $60,990 | $69,612 | $126,336 | $1,755/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD | $61,190 | $69,830 | $126,546 | $1,758/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD | $64,290 | $73,209 | $129,961 | $1,805/mo | 3 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD | $65,285 | $74,293 | $131,010 | $1,820/mo | 3 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLT 4WD | $65,500 | $74,527 | $131,006 | $1,820/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SLT 4WD | $65,800 | $74,854 | $131,322 | $1,824/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD | $66,390 | $75,497 | $132,249 | $1,837/mo | 6 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD | $66,590 | $75,715 | $132,459 | $1,840/mo | 6 | 17,600 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD | $67,385 | $76,582 | $133,298 | $1,851/mo | 6 | 14,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD | $67,585 | $76,800 | $133,508 | $1,854/mo | 6 | 17,600 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD | $68,190 | $77,459 | $134,146 | $1,863/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD | $68,390 | $77,677 | $134,430 | $1,867/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD | $69,185 | $78,544 | $135,269 | $1,879/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD | $69,385 | $78,762 | $135,479 | $1,882/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 4WD | $72,500 | $82,157 | $141,449 | $1,965/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 15 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 4WD | $72,700 | $82,375 | $141,660 | $1,968/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 15 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 4WD | $75,200 | $85,099 | $141,599 | $1,967/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 4WD | $75,400 | $85,317 | $141,810 | $1,970/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SLT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $75,490 | $85,415 | $142,136 | $1,974/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SLT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $75,790 | $85,742 | $142,452 | $1,978/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $82,490 | $93,045 | $154,258 | $2,142/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 19 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $82,690 | $93,263 | $154,468 | $2,145/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 19 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $85,190 | $95,987 | $152,729 | $2,121/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD | $85,390 | $96,205 | $152,939 | $2,124/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4X | $85,500 | $96,325 | $152,457 | $2,117/mo | 6 | 16,000 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | $94,200 | $105,807 | $162,594 | $2,258/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | $94,500 | $106,134 | $162,910 | $2,263/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4X 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 | $95,490 | $107,213 | $168,403 | $2,339/mo | 6 | 18,500 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
Pro2WD
✓ $1,527/mo
True cost
Pro2WD
$1,554/mo
True cost
Pro2WD
$1,557/mo
True cost
Pro2WD
$1,582/mo
True cost
Pro2WD
$1,585/mo
True cost
SLE4WD
$1,645/mo
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SLE4WD
$1,676/mo
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SLE4WD
$1,679/mo
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Pro6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,696/mo
True cost
SLE4WD
$1,705/mo
True cost
SLE4WD
$1,708/mo
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Pro6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,724/mo
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Pro6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,729/mo
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Pro6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,755/mo
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Pro6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD
$1,758/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,805/mo
True cost
SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,820/mo
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SLT4WD
$1,820/mo
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SLT4WD
$1,824/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,837/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,840/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,851/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,854/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,863/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
$1,867/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,879/mo
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SLE6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD
$1,882/mo
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AT44WD
$1,965/mo
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AT44WD
$1,968/mo
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Denali4WD
$1,967/mo
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Denali4WD
$1,970/mo
True cost
SLT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$1,974/mo
True cost
SLT6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$1,978/mo
True cost
AT46.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,142/mo
True cost
AT46.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,145/mo
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Denali6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,121/mo
True cost
Denali6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
$2,124/mo
True cost
AT4X
$2,117/mo
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Denali Ultimate4WD
$2,258/mo
True cost
Denali Ultimate4WD
$2,263/mo
True cost
AT4X6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8
$2,339/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Pro 2WD$47,300
Pro 2WD$49,200
SLE 4WD$54,300
SLE 4WD$56,400
Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$57,290
SLE 4WD$58,200
Pro 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 2WD$59,190
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$64,290
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$65,285
SLT 4WD$65,500
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$66,390
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$67,385
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD$68,190
SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic transmission with integrated Power Take-Off (PTO), 4WD$69,185
AT4 4WD$72,500
Denali 4WD$75,200
SLT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$75,490
AT4 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$82,490
Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD$85,190
AT4X$85,500
Denali Ultimate 4WD$94,200
AT4X 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8$95,490
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,110
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,110
+ $1,335
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,245
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $1,110
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,110
+ $1,335
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,245
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
Adaptive cruise
+ $500
+ $840
+ $1,190
+ $500
+ $1,415
+ $500
+ $840
+ $1,050
+ $1,190
+ $1,415
+ $1,050
✓
✓ from AT4X 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8
360° camera
+ $1,335
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
Parking sensors
+ $1,110
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,335
+ $1,110
+ $1,335
+ $1,320
+ $735
+ $1,245
+ $1,335
+ $1,245
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓ Denali 4WD to SLT 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
✓
Cooled seats
+ $1,610
✓
+ $1,610
✓
Heated steering wheel
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
+ $400
Heated rear seats
+ $1,050
+ $1,050
Dual-zone climate
+ $915
+ $915
+ $915
+ $915
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
+ $525
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,610
+ $1,610
Power driver's seat
+ $915
+ $915
+ $915
+ $915
Tech and audio
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ AT4 4WD to Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
✓
Premium sound system
+ $1,610
✓
+ $1,610
✓ from Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
Head-up display
+ $1,340
+ $1,340
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓ AT4 4WD to Denali 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 4WD
✓
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ SLE 4WD to SLE 4WD
✓
✓ from SLE 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8, 10-speed automatic, 4WD
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $995
+ $995
✓
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Pro Pro 2WD (95 items)
- Available GMC MultiPro Tailgate
- Hitch Guidance
- Trailering Package
- Automatic locking rear differential
- Animated LED projectors headlamps with LED turn signals and Daytime Running Lamps
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Sierra HD Pro Safety
- 6.6L V8 Gas engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 3.73 rear axle ratio
- Pickup bed
- Lowered GVWR, 10,000 lbs.
- Push Button Start
- Rear wheel drive
- External engine oil cooler
- External auxiliary transmission oil cooler
- Heavy-Duty Air Filter
- Air filtration monitoring
- Heavy-duty 720 cold-cranking amps battery
- 170-amp alternator
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Black vertical recovery hooks
- Fully boxed frame
- Suspension Package
- Steering
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Brake pad wear indicator
- Capless fuel fill
- 17" steel painted Silver wheels
- 17" LT245/75R17E all-season, blackwall tires
- 17" LT245/75R17E all-season, blackwall spare tire
- Spare tire carrier lock
- Chrome front bumper
- Chrome rear bumper
- Side Bed Step
- CornerStep rear bumper
- Cargo tie-downs
- Black beltline moldings
- Grille (Chrome with flat black grille insert bars.)
- IntelliBeam
- Cab-mounted cargo area lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Black outside power-adjustable vertical trailering mirrors
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Black door handles
- Standard tailgate
- Locking tailgate
- Manual Tailgate
- Tailgate and bed rail protection caps
- GMC Infotainment System with color touchscreen
- 2-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth
- Wireless phone projection
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with under-seat storage
- Seat trim, Vinyl
- 4-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Rubberized vinyl floor covering
- Steering wheel
- Manual tilt steering column
- Instrumentation
- 3.5" diagonal monochromatic Driver Information Center
- Outside temperature display
- Compass
- Power windows with driver express-up/down
- Power windows with front passenger express-down
- Power door locks
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Cruise control
- USB ports
- 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- Assist handles
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Protection 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program 1
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps
- 6 airbags
- OnStar services capable
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Departure Warning
- Buckle to Drive
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert
- Trailering Information Label
- OnStar Basics
Recalls
5 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Sierra 2500 HD models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Tires2024, 2025 · 8 vehicles
The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.Recall 26V530000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2026 · 5,861 vehicles
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ...Recall 26V114000 at NHTSA ↗Latches/locks/linkages2024 · 131,231 vehicles
The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in Park.Recall 24V894000 at NHTSA ↗Latches/locks/linkages2024 · 570,434 vehicles
The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.Recall 24V060000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2024 · 3,893 vehicles
The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.Recall 23V549000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Sierra 2500 HD in California?
- $54,691 to drive away for the Pro, from a $47,300 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $847 loan payment, about $1,644 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,527 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 14,500 lb to 18,500 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Summit WhiteCoastal Dune+$495Onyx Black+$495Cardinal Red+$495Sterling Metallic+$495Downpour Metallic+$495Titanium Rush Metallic+$495Volcanic Red Tintcoat+$645Glacier White Tricoat+$1,095
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