The bottom line: diesel does hold its value better, but whether that makes it the smarter used buy for you depends almost entirely on how hard you actually work the truck. If you’re towing heavy loads week in and week out, especially over sustained mountain grades, a used diesel Sierra HD justifies its premium. If…
You’ll see the spec quoted everywhere right now. The 2027 GMC Sierra HD’s new 8.3L Duramax diesel makes 1,230 pound-feet of torque. Big number. The part that actually matters to you tends to get skipped, not how that figure stacks up against a Ford on a press release, but what it means the moment you…
In this article What’s the Real Difference Between Gas and Diesel in the Sierra Lineup? Does the Engine Choice Actually Matter on a Mountain Grade? The Ownership Picture: Total Cost, Cold Starts, and What the Service Lane Sees So Which Powertrain Should You Pick? Tow a trailer over Spooner Summit on a regular basis and…
Yes, it can. Properly configured, the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD handles a ranch crew, in-bed equipment, and a loaded gooseneck in one truck. There’s a real tradeoff, though, and it comes down to one choice. Standard bed or long bed, single rear wheel or dual rear wheels. Get that right for your operation, and…
For most Carson City and Washoe Valley boaters, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 handles the job. Loaded bass boats and pontoons in the 4,000-to-6,000-pound range sit comfortably under its published 13,300-lb ceiling when properly equipped. Step up to a large tri-toon or twin-engine rig pushing past 7,000 pounds, and the Sierra 2500 HD is the…
It’s human nature to want the best of everything – and that certainly includes our full-size pickup trucks. Fortunately, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali equipped with the available Duramax turbocharged diesel engine manages to tick all the boxes, delivering a unique blend of performance, capability, fuel efficiency, and luxurious comfort. You’re likely no stranger to the Denali line – after all, for over a…
