2026 GMC Sierra 1500 · Trims · Elevation

What is the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation?

The third-cheapest of the Sierra's eight trims in our data. The Elevation starts at $53,600 as a with . On price, it sits between the SLE ($51,600, 4x2) and the SLT ($55,400, 4x2).

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.

Where the Elevation sits

Every 2026 Sierra trim in our data by starting price, each as a Crew Cab short bed. Each is priced as it comes, so some include and some don't.

The Elevation as it comes

Before any options as a Crew Cab short bed.

Engine
2.7L TurboMax turbo four
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Wheels
20-inch gloss-black Elevation wheels
Tires
275/60R20 all-season
Seats
Cloth bench seats
Touchscreen
13.4-inch GMC infotainment

Also standard: Heated seats · Heated steering wheel · Tow/Haul package

One step up: the SLT

The SLT costs $1,800 more. Our Sierra data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What you can add

Options and packages for the Elevation Crew Cab short bed, by their own price. Some need others with them.

  • 4WDNQF/NQH+$3,300
  • 3.0L Duramax dieselLZ0Needs Front bucket seatsPrice not in our data
  • 5.3L V8L84Price not in our data
  • Elevation Select PackageRGJPrice not in our data
  • Front bucket seatsA50Price not in our data
  • Max Trailering PackageNHTNeeds 5.3L V8Price not in our data
  • MultiPro tailgateQK2Price not in our data
  • Preferred PackagePDQPrice not in our data
  • X31 Off-Road PackagePrice not in our data

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Add options to see what they change, or switch trims to see what you gain or give up.

The Elevation Crew Cab short bed, as it comes

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Elevation

$53,600

Crew Cab, Short Bed

5.8 FT BED33.0″ TIRE147.4″ WHEELBASE
Tow
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Payload
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Bed
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Torque
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Packages & options

Engine & drive

Towing

Off-road

Appearance

Comfort & tech

Bed & utility

What your options change

This is a stock Elevation. 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
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No 360° camera
Tailgate
Standard
Dampers
Standard dampers
Engine
2.7L TurboMax turbo four · 310 hp
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Transfer case
Rear-wheel drive
Rear differential
G80 automatic locking rear differential
Axle ratio
3.42:1
GCWR
14,500 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

Open this build in the full Sierra guide →

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Lower starting price than the Sierra

2026 Sierra: $44,500

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Sierra: Pro · Crew Cab, Short Bed.

Higher available horsepower than the Sierra

2026 Sierra: 420 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher tow rating than the Sierra

2026 Sierra: 13,100 lb

With required equipment. Check your truck’s labels and loaded limits.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Highest published rating found in each guide, with required equipment. Actual truck labels, occupants and cargo determine your limit.