2011
GMC Sierra 2500

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$31,370
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $28,415
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,704 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 144.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $30,445
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,506 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Ext Cab 158.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $30,640
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,404 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $31,370
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,580 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $31,675
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,704 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $32,445
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $32,640
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,291 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 144.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $33,400
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,222 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 158.2" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $33,595
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,129 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $34,270
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,506 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $34,465
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,404 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $34,825
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,580 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $35,400
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,124 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $35,595
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,375 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $36,420
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $36,615
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,291 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $37,420
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,222 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $37,615
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,129 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $39,575
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,124 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $39,675
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,506 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $39,770
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,375 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $39,870
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,404 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $42,350
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $42,540
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,291 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $42,825
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,222 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $43,020
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,129 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $43,650
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,200 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $45,495
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,124 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $45,690
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,375 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $46,800
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,938 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

All-new fully boxed frame for improved towing and hauling capability
More powerful 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 diesel
High-end Denali luxury trim available for the first time
New wheels and tires available &amp
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up to 20-inch wheels

The good & the bad

The good

New high-end Denali model added to lineup to compete against Ford King Ranch
Diesel engine power ratings: 397 horsepower and 765 pounds-feet of torque
All-new fully boxed frame
Bigger brakes provide more confident stopping power
Standard trailer-sway control system

The bad

Lacks a robust driver information computer
No changes to interior styling
Minor changes to exterior sheet metal
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.9
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By David from Staunton, Va
Owns this car
December 30, 2023

Overall Great Truck

I bought mine in 2017, 2nd owner. It had 36,000 miles on it when I bought it, getting ready to turn a 100,000 miles, and the only thing I've had to do to it, is replace the Def heater, other than that, it's been a great truck. 👍
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Jerry from Hawaii from Kihei
Owns this car
March 4, 2020

This LML duramax injection pump is a ticking bomb

Truck is beautiful, but the injection pump grenades internally and it's up twords a $12,000 repair! That's correct $12k do your do diligence on 2011-2016 GM duramax..funny not one commented on this issue?class action lawsuits have begun already. Hope this post makes it online? Your reviews seem biased? Look online post for this CP4 failure issue.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Denali (2 styles)
  • SLE (10 styles)
  • SLT (8 styles)
  • Work Truck (10 styles)

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Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 owners.

Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500. 94.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.6

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