2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Buyer’s Guide for Gurnee and Lake County: Prices, Trims, Engines and Towing

The next generation GMC Sierra 1500 is official. GMC revealed the 2027 truck in June and released full specs and pricing on September 22. This is a ground up redesign: two new V8s, a new cabin on every trim, a bigger standard screen and 12 new standard safety features. GM expects the first trucks at dealerships before the end of 2026, and Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee will have them at 5589 Northridge Drive.

This guide is built to help you choose. Start with the prices, find the trim that matches how you use a truck, then check the engine and towing numbers. When you know what you want, join our 2027 list and we’ll call as soon as our first allocation is confirmed. Comparing it to the current truck? See our 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 page.

The 2027 Sierra 1500 at a Glance

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What It Costs: 2027 Sierra 1500 Starting Prices by Trim

GM has published starting prices for 4WD Crew Cab models so far. Each one includes the $2,795 destination freight charge.

For the lowest configuration, gmc.com lists a base starting price of $39,300 before destination. Pricing for other cab, box, drivetrain and package combinations will vary. MSRP excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. Reach out to our sales team and we’ll price your exact build once ordering opens.

Pick Your Trim: Which 2027 Sierra 1500 Fits How You Use a Truck

GMC trimmed the lineup to six. SLE and SLT are gone. Here’s who each trim is built for, with standard and available equipment listed separately.

Pro: For the Truck That Works Every Day

Pro comes far better equipped than before. Standard: TurboMax engine with the 10 speed automatic, the 16.3 inch center touchscreen, a 12.2 inch Driver Information Center, a trailer hitch with an integrated trailer brake controller, and every one of the new standard safety features. Available: 5.7L V8, Duramax diesel and the Graphite Package. Pro is late availability, so it will follow the first wave of trucks.

Elevation: The Everyday Sweet Spot

For most daily drivers, Elevation is the value pick. Standard: TurboMax engine, front bucket seats with the new MultiPro center console, an articulating 16.3 inch screen that hides a storage space behind it, the MultiPro Tailgate with 16 tie downs, dual MagSafe wireless charging, an electronic shifter, quad exhaust, a power sliding rear window and 120V outlets. Available: 5.7L V8, Duramax diesel, Max Trailering Package, Active Safety 2 Package, Super Cruise Package (Crew Cab), Trailer Technology Package, Elevation Premium Package, the 34 gallon tank, a panoramic sunroof and the X31 Off Road Package on applicable configurations.

AT4: When Your Weekends Leave the Pavement

AT4 handles trails on Saturday and the commute on Monday. Standard: 5.7L V8, a 2 inch factory lift with monotube shocks, 34 inch all terrain tires, Super Cruise with trailering plus three years of OnStar One, 12 way heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a head up display and 8 speaker Bose audio. Available: Duramax diesel, the Technology Package with the 11.5 inch passenger screen, underbody cameras, 20 inch wheels and the 34 gallon tank.

AT4X: The Most Capable Sierra 1500 Yet

AT4X is built to go off road straight from the factory. Standard: Duramax 3.0L diesel, the 34 gallon tank, 35 inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires (a Sierra first), a 2 inch lift with new Multimatic Jounce Control Dampers, front and rear electronic locking differentials, a new Baja drive mode, the Timber Mahogany interior, a flat bottom steering wheel, the 11.5 inch passenger screen, 16 speaker Bose with head restraint speakers, underbody cameras, Super Cruise and an illuminated front emblem. Available: 6.6L V8 and the AEV Edition (late availability).

Denali: When Comfort Comes First

Denali brings a luxury cabin without going to the top of the range. Standard: 5.7L V8, Super Cruise, chrome grille, Denali Premium Suspension with Adaptive Ride Control, birch wood accents, 12 way heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, 8 speaker Bose, a head up display and the Rear Camera Mirror. Available: 6.6L V8, Duramax diesel, Technology Package, 22 inch wheels and MultiPro Power Steps.

Denali Ultimate: Everything GMC Offers

This is the flagship. Standard: 6.6L V8, the 34 gallon tank, 14 way massaging front seats, 16 speaker Bose, the 11.5 inch passenger screen, Super Cruise, the articulating 16.3 inch screen, a 15 inch head up display, the 8.5 inch Rear Camera Mirror, underbody cameras, 22 inch wheels, MultiPro Power Steps and forged birch wood trim. Available: Duramax diesel.

Engine Options and Output

All four engines pair with a 10 speed automatic. The table puts output, max towing and trim availability side by side so you can match an engine to the job.

Both V8s are new sixth generation Small Blocks with new combustion, cooling and fuel injection systems. The 6.6L is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in its class. The TurboMax gains 40 horsepower and 25 lb-ft over the 2026 version. The Duramax carries over as the only diesel in the half ton segment, and GM estimates more than 900 highway miles per fill with the available 34 gallon tank, based on its own 27 mpg highway estimate for 2WD. Official EPA ratings haven’t been released, and we’ll add them here when they are.

Towing and Payload: Boats, Campers and Equipment

Whether you’re pulling a boat to the Chain O’Lakes or a camper north into Wisconsin, configuration matters. The top rating of 13,500 pounds requires the 5.7L V8 in an Elevation Double Cab 4WD with the Max Trailering Package, and that setup is late availability. The same engine and package in a Crew Cab 4WD is rated at 13,300 pounds. The Duramax tows up to 12,100 pounds in a Crew Cab 4WD with the Max Trailering Package. The TurboMax (Regular Cab 2WD) and 6.6L V8 (Crew Cab 4WD) each top out at 9,400 pounds.

For payload, the TurboMax Regular Cab 2WD leads at 2,310 pounds, followed by the 5.7L Regular Cab 2WD at 2,140 pounds, the Duramax Crew Cab 2WD at 1,850 pounds and the 6.6L Crew Cab 4WD at 1,450 pounds. New for 2027 is an available Trailer Brake Gain Assistant, an industry first, along with up to 19 available camera views, including underbody cameras with a wash system. Max ratings are for comparison only. See the trailering and payload disclaimers below.

What Changed From the 2026 Sierra 1500

• Two new sixth generation Small Block V8s replace the previous V8 lineup: a 402 hp 5.7L and a 481 hp 6.6L.
• The TurboMax 2.7L moves up to 350 hp and 455 lb-ft.
• Every trim, Pro included, gets the 16.3 inch center touchscreen as standard.
• Google built in arrives with Google Gemini, Google Maps, Google Play apps and over the air updates. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto stay.
• Super Cruise with trailering becomes standard on four trims (AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate) and is available on Elevation Crew Cab.
• 12 new standard safety features cover the whole lineup.
• Sierra firsts include the MultiPro center console, an available panoramic sunroof and 35 inch mud terrain tires on AT4X.
• The lineup is now Pro, Elevation, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate.

Cabin Tech, Google Built In and Super Cruise

The standard 16.3 inch center screen is the largest in the class. On Elevation and Denali Ultimate, it articulates to reveal a storage cubby behind it, which is a class first. The 11.5 inch front passenger screen comes standard on AT4X and Denali Ultimate and is available in the Technology Package on AT4 and Denali. It has a privacy cover so the driver can’t see it. Denali Ultimate combines that screen with the 12.2 inch Driver Information Center, 15 inch head up display and 8.5 inch Rear Camera Mirror for more than 60 inches of total display area.

GM’s new native software runs Google built in, so Maps, Gemini and Google Play apps live right in the truck and update over the air. Prefer your phone? Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are still included. Connectivity covers six USB ports, dual MagSafe charging pads, a 120V console outlet, HDMI input and 5G.

Super Cruise works on more than 600,000 miles of compatible U.S. and Canadian roads, including while towing. It’s standard on AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate, is available on Elevation Crew Cab, and includes three years of OnStar One. Automatic Lane Change and Turn Signal Initiated Lane Change are available when you’re not towing.

Standard Safety on Every 2027 Sierra 1500

Every trim, from Pro to Denali Ultimate, now comes standard with Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Side Bicyclist Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, IntelliBeam auto high beams, Safety Alert Seat and an HD Rear Vision Camera. Elevation buyers can add the Active Safety 2 Package. These features support the driver but don’t replace one. See the safety disclaimer below.

Colors and Styling

A taller, more vertical grille and GMC’s new 7 shaped headlamps and taillamps give the 2027 truck a more upright look. Options include welcome and farewell lighting animations, illuminated GMC lettering and quad exhaust. AT4X gets a unique hood and its 2 inch lift. Denali wears a chrome grille, and the new Chrome Exterior Package adds chrome bumpers. Wheel sizes range from 17 inches on Pro to 22 inches on Denali and Denali Ultimate.

New colors for 2027 are Mesa Red, Azurite Blue Metallic and Dark Ridge Metallic. Summit White, Onyx Black, Sterling Metallic, Coastal Dune, Glacier White Tricoat and Cardinal Red carry over.

2027 or 2026: How to Decide

If you need a truck now, the 2026 Sierra 1500 is on our lot today with factory incentives, and it’s still an excellent truck. If you want the new V8s, the redesigned cabin and the expanded standard safety list, the 2027 is worth the wait. Keep in mind that the first trucks are Crew Cab only, Pro arrives later, and early allocation will be limited. Need one before winter? Browse our 2026 Sierra 1500 inventory and current new vehicle specials. Willing to wait? Join the 2027 list and value your trade now. Our finance center can get you pre approved either way.

Shop the 2027 Sierra 1500 at Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee

Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee is at 5589 Northridge Drive, just off the Tri State near Gurnee Mills. We serve truck buyers from Gurnee, Waukegan, Libertyville, Grayslake, Zion and across the Wisconsin line in Kenosha. Our sales team already knows the 2027 lineup and can help you narrow down trim and engine before the trucks arrive. After the sale, our GMC certified service center handles everything from oil changes to Duramax maintenance, and you can book service online. Get to know our dealership or call Sales at (847) 693-4799.

2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Questions From Gurnee Buyers

When will Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee get the 2027 Sierra 1500?

GM expects the first 2027 Sierra 1500 trucks at dealerships before the end of 2026, starting with Crew Cab models. Regular Cab, Double Cab and some trims, including Pro, are late availability. Join our list and we’ll let you know when our first units are confirmed.

What is the least expensive 2027 Sierra 1500?

Among the 4WD Crew Cab prices GM has published, Pro starts at $51,295 including the $2,795 destination charge. GMC also lists a base starting price of $39,300 before destination for the lowest configuration.

Which 2027 Sierra 1500 trims come with Super Cruise?

Super Cruise with trailering is standard on AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate, and it’s available on Elevation Crew Cab. Trims with standard Super Cruise include three years of OnStar One.

Is there still a diesel 2027 Sierra 1500?

Yes. The Duramax 3.0L turbo diesel makes 305 hp and 495 lb-ft. It’s standard on AT4X and available on every other trim, and it tows up to 12,100 pounds when properly equipped. It remains the only diesel in the half ton segment.

What happened to the SLE and SLT trims?

They were dropped for 2027. The lineup is now Pro, Elevation, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate.

How much can the 2027 Sierra 1500 tow?

Up to 13,500 pounds with the 5.7L V8 in an Elevation Double Cab 4WD with the Max Trailering Package. The Crew Cab 4WD version of that setup is rated at 13,300 pounds, and the diesel tops out at 12,100 pounds.