Does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2WD Reg Cab 140".
- Regular: 28 of 29 trims. Diesel: 1 of 29 trims.
- Premium by choice: $424 more a year.
- 8% of 13 trucks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Double Cab RWD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Crew Cab RWD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Double Cab 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Crew Cab 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Crew Cab LB 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SLE Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Elevation Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SLE Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SLE Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Elevation Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Elevation Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| SLE Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SLT Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Elevation Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| AT4 Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Denali Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 24 | N/A | N/A |
| Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" | Regular |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | Regular |
| 2021 RAM 1500 | Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | S King Cab RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
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