2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Your Guide to the 2026 GMC Sierra
ThThe 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 arrives at McNaught Buick GMC in Winnipeg as a full-size pickup configured to handle Manitoba winters and year-round work demands. Eight trim levels in Crew Cab form span from the job-site Pro through the refined Denali Ultimate. Two-wheel drive serves most trims, with four-wheel drive standard on AT4, Denali, AT4X, and Denali Ultimate. Engine options start with a 2.7-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and extend through V8 gasoline and 3.0-litre Duramax turbo-diesel choices.
Powertrain
Gasoline Engines
The 2.7-litre TurboMax turbocharged four-cylinder produces 310 hp and 430 lb-ft, standard on Pro, SLE, and Elevation, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3-litre EcoTec3 V8 delivers 355 hp and 383 lb-ft using Dynamic Fuel Management, standard on SLT and Denali with a ten-speed automatic. The 6.2-litre EcoTec3 V8 generates 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, available on SLT 4WD and higher trims, standard on Denali Ultimate.
Duramax Diesel
The 3.0-litre Duramax turbo-diesel inline-six offers 305 hp and 495 lb-ft, available from SLE 4WD upward, standard on AT4 and AT4X. Maximum towing capacity reaches 4,082 kg when properly equipped. AT4 includes a two-speed Autotrac transfer case, automatic locking rear differential, and off-road suspension with a two-inch factory lift. AT4X adds Multimatic DSSV dampers, driver-selectable locking front and rear differentials, and AEV hot-stamped boron steel skid plates. A fully boxed frame underpins all configurations. StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control is standard throughout the range.
Technology
The 13.4-inch Premium Infotainment screen with Google built-in anchors the technology offering across all trims, providing voice control and navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Wi-Fi hotspot capability comes on every Sierra 1500. HD Surround Vision becomes available on SLE and Elevation, standard from AT4 upward, delivering multiple camera angles. The In-Vehicle Trailering App appears available on SLE, standard from AT4 upward, monitoring trailer connections. Hitch Guidance and Hitch View assist with alignment during hookup. Head-Up Display projects information onto the windshield, available on AT4 and Denali, standard on AT4X and Denali Ultimate.
Super Cruise hands-free driving arrives exclusively on Denali Ultimate. GMC Pro Safety includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Following Distance Indicator as standard equipment. Rear Cross Traffic Braking becomes standard from SLE upward. Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert appears available from SLE, standard from AT4 upward. Rear Pedestrian Alert monitors the area behind the truck when reversing, available from SLE, standard from AT4 upward.
Exterior
LED reflector headlamps and LED daytime running lamps appear across every Sierra 1500. LED fog lamps join the package from Elevation trim upward. The cargo box in Short Bed form measures 1,776 mm long at the floor with 1,781 litres of volume. Twelve fixed cargo tie-downs rated at 227 kg per corner secure loads. The MultiPro tailgate arrives standard on SLT, AT4, Denali, AT4X, and Denali Ultimate, offering six functional positions. Spray-on bedliner with GMC logo comes standard from AT4 upward.
Wheel offerings progress from 17-inch painted steel on Pro through 20-inch polished aluminium on AT4 to 22-inch options on Denali. AT4X rolls on 18-inch painted aluminium wheels fitted with Goodyear Wrangler mud-terrain tyres. Off-road trims feature red vertical recovery hooks. Ground clearance measures 200 mm front and rear on Pro through SLT, 282 mm on AT4, and 292 mm on AT4X.
Interior
Pro features a 40-20-40 split bench seat with rubberised vinyl floor covering and a 3.5-inch monochromatic Driver Information Centre. SLE and Elevation upgrade to a 12.3-inch colour Driver Information Centre with dual-zone automatic climate control. Front bucket seats with ten-way power adjustment and power lumbar become standard from AT4 upward. Ventilated front seats appear from AT4 through Denali Ultimate. The six-speaker audio system serves Pro, SLE, and Elevation. Bose Premium Sound System arrives on AT4.
AT4X and Denali Ultimate receive the twelve-speaker Bose Premium Series with CenterPoint. Wireless charging becomes available on Elevation and SLT, standard from AT4 upward. Heated front seats and heated steering wheel are standard from SLE onward. Rear under-seat storage appears available from SLE upward. Carpeted floor covering replaces vinyl from SLE onward.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 GMC Sierra
The 2026 Sierra 1500 starts at $59,333 for Pro trim in two-wheel drive. Pricing extends to $114,320 for Denali Ultimate with the 6.2-litre V8. Contact McNaught Buick GMC in Winnipeg for current pricing and available inventory.
The 2026 Sierra 1500 is available now at McNaught Buick GMC in Winnipeg. Visit our dealership to explore the full trim range, test drive your preferred configuration, and discuss how the Sierra 1500 handles Manitoba roads.