2010 GMC Sierra 1500

A half-ton work truck from the generation widely considered the most durable of its era.

Price: $16,495
Odometer: 96,000 mi
Body: Truck
Combined: 16 mpg

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What this vehicle is

A contractor, homeowner, or anyone who needs a bed and towing more than a few times a year.

The GMT900 Sierra is the truck people keep. Its 5.3L V8 and the associated drivetrain are among the better-understood powertrains on the road, which matters enormously when you are buying a truck with six figures of use ahead of it. Parts are inexpensive, independent shops know them well, and a well-maintained example still does real work.

A half-ton V8 truck costs what a half-ton V8 truck costs: mid-teens combined at best, larger tires, and more brake wear than a car. Everything else about it is cheap. Parts are inexpensive and universally stocked, any independent shop knows the drivetrain, and there is very little on this generation that requires a specialist.

Specifications

The numbers on this GMC Sierra 1500

Odometer and body style are specific to this vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, and transmission are the configurations offered for this model year; confirm the exact build with us before you decide.

Body style: Truck
Odometer: 96,000 miles
Generation: GMT900 generation, 2007-2013
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, depending on configuration
Engines offered: 4.3L V6, 4.8L V8, or 5.3L V8 (about 315 hp)
Transmission: Four-speed or six-speed automatic, depending on engine
Seating: 5 passengers
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
EPA estimate: 15 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg (5.3L V8, four-wheel drive)

Why people choose it

What this model does well

Strengths that belong to the model itself, not to this individual car.

01The 5.3L V8 is one of the most serviceable engines an independent shop can work on
02Payload and towing figures that still meet most homeowner and light-trade needs
03Simple, durable interior that holds up to actual use
04Parts availability and cost are excellent more than a decade on

Before you buy

What to check on this model

Items specific to the gmt900 generation Sierra 1500, worth raising on a test drive rather than discovering later.

Read the full inspection checklist

✓Active Fuel Management on the 5.3L can cause oil consumption or a lifter tick, so a compression and oil-consumption check is worth the time
✓Inspect the rocker panels, cab corners, and bed seams closely; Long Island road salt is hard on this generation
✓Check the brake lines and fuel lines underneath for corrosion, not just the body
✓Confirm the four-wheel drive transfer case shifts into and out of 4-High on a test drive

Useful answers

Questions about this GMC Sierra 1500

What is Active Fuel Management and why does it matter?

It is the system that shuts down four of the eight cylinders under light load to save fuel. On the 5.3L V8 it is also the most common source of trouble on this generation, associated with oil consumption and collapsed lifters. It does not affect every truck, but it is the reason an oil consumption check and a listen for a top-end tick at idle are worth the time.

Is 96,000 miles high for a 2010 Sierra?

Not for this truck. The GMT900 drivetrain routinely runs well past 200,000 miles when it has been maintained. On a truck of this age the deciding factor is almost never the odometer, it is corrosion: rocker panels, cab corners, bed seams, and above all the brake and fuel lines underneath.

How much can this Sierra tow?

A 5.3L half-ton of this era is generally rated somewhere in the region of 7,000 to 9,500 pounds depending on cab, bed, axle ratio, and whether the tow package is fitted. Those variables matter more than the badge, so confirm the exact configuration before you buy for a specific trailer.

Is the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 still available, and what does it cost?

The listed price of $16,495 and this vehicle’s availability are both confirmed by phone, because used inventory turns over and a page cannot keep up with a lot. Call 516-785-9378 before making the trip to Wantagh.