2026 GMC Sierra 1500 · Trim vs trim · Crew Cab short bed
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT vs Denali: what's the difference?
The Denali costs $10,700 more. It starts at $66,100 as a , and the SLT at $55,400. The Denali adds a name-brand sound system, and a . It also changes the , , wheels, tires and seats.
Our Sierra data has eight 2026 Sierra 1500 on the Crew Cab short bed, their modeled engines, drive systems and core towing and off-road . It doesn't have other cabs and beds, HD or EV trucks, paint, dealer or every equipment package yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | SLT | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | SLT31.6″ | Denali33.0″ |
| Wheel size | SLT18″ | Denali20″ |
| What | SLT | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | SLT10-speed automatic (MHT) | Denali10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift (MHS) |
| Dampers | SLTStandard dampers | DenaliDenali Adaptive Ride Control |
| Wheels | SLT18-inch aluminum wheels | Denali20-inch aluminum wheels |
| Tires | SLT265/65R18 all-season | Denali275/60R20 all-season |
| Seats | SLTLeather-appointed bench seats | DenaliLeather-appointed ventilated front buckets |
| What | SLT | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| HD Surround Vision | SLTNot included | DenaliYes |
| Bose premium audio | SLTNot included | DenaliYes |
| Adaptive cruise control | SLTNot included | DenaliYes |
| Heated rear outboard seats | SLTNot included | DenaliYes |
The same on both: towing as they come (9,400 lb), best-case payload (1,980 lb), city mpg (16 mpg) and highway mpg (21 mpg).
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The Denali Crew Cab short bed, as it comes
↑ The answerDenali
$66,100
Crew Cab, Short Bed
Denali
$66,100
Crew Cab, Short Bed
- Tow
- lb
- ·
- Payload
- lb
- ·
- Bed
- ft
- ·
- Torque
- lb-ft
- ·
- Max towing
- lb
- GCWR 15,000 lb
- Base payload
- lb
- Base-trim figure
- Bed
- ft
- Crew Cab
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 355 hp
- Highway mpg
- ≈mpg
- 16 city · EPA config
- No Auto 4WD
- No Low range
- No Max Trailering
- No Front locker
- No Rear locker
- No Off-road
- Has Heated seats
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has 360° camera
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Towing
Comfort & tech
Bed & utility
What your options change
This is a stock Denali. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- No Auto 4WD
- No Low range
- No Max Trailering
- No Front locker
- No Rear locker
- No Off-road
- Has Heated seats
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has 360° camera
- Tailgate
- Six-function MultiPro
- Dampers
- Denali Adaptive Ride Control
- Engine
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 · 355 hp
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift (MHS)
- Transfer case
- Rear-wheel drive
- Rear differential
- G80 automatic locking rear differential
- Axle ratio
- 3.23:1
- GCWR
- 15,000 lb
- Wheels
- 20″
- Tires
- 275/60R20
- Touchscreen
- 13.4″ · 12.3″ driver display
- Factory lift
- None
- Clearance
- 7.89″ nominal
- Bed floor
- 69.92″ · 62.9 cu ft