7 Features to Know About the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

The Sierra 1500 is one of the best-selling pickup trucks on the market, offering strong performance and a variety of convenient exterior features. We’re breaking down the best features of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 here.

7 Features to Know About the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

1. TurboMax Engine

The Sierra 1500 has a standard TurboMax engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This combination provides 310 HP at 5600 rpm and 430 lb.-ft. of torque at 3000 rpm. For increased towing power, there’s a 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine that provides a maximum towing capacity of up to 13,300 pounds.

2. GMC Pro Safety

The new Sierra 1500 comes with the innovative GMC Pro Safety package. This package uses assistive driving functions like Following Distance Indicator and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning to surveil your surroundings and alert you to impending accidents. With the help of GMC Pro Safety, you have time to change your course of action or apply the brakes to avoid a collision.

3. CornerStep Rear Bumper

One of the most notable exterior features of the Sierra 1500 is the CornerStep rear bumper. This specially designed bumper has hollow spaces located at each corner, allowing you to insert your foot inside when climbing up to your truck bed. This provides added stability and prevents you from losing your footing.

4. Solar-Absorbing Glass

You can park your truck in direct sunlight for hours without it overheating thanks to the Sierra 1500’s solar-absorbing glass windshield. This windshield absorbs the sun’s solar rays, helping keep your cabin cooler and protecting interior elements from fading.

5. GMC MultiPro Tailgate

The Sierra 1500 SLE and all higher trims come with a GMC MultiPro tailgate that makes it easier to load and unload cargo. The MultiPro tailgate has six different configurations that can extend your cargo space, turn your tailgate into a set of steps, and more.

6. Hitch Guidance

The available Hitch Guidance feature lets you monitor your trailer while driving. This feature uses a rear vision camera to provide an in-cabin view of your hitch and trailer at all times. It also creates a visual guideline for aligning your trailer and hitch during the attachment process.

7. GMC Infotainment

The 2024 Sierra 1500 comes with a GMC Infotainment system that includes wireless phone integration and voice-activated phone technology. Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to pair your smartphone to the truck and make hands-free phone calls from behind the wheel.

The GMC Infotainment system also includes traditional AM/FM radio and SiriusXM satellite radio capability. ​While AM/FM radio presents all your local stations, SiriusXM radio provides countless music stations and live sporting events.

Contact Boyd Automotive in Oxford, NC, to find out more about the new GMC Sierra 1500.

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