Used GMC Truck Breakdown

If you're in the market for a used GMC pickup, but aren’t sure which one is right for you, we want to help. If you’re looking for something versatile, powerful, or an outright workhorse, the GMC lineup has it all. Here are some things to keep in mind before you hit the dealership lots.

Key Takeaways:

The best used GMC trucks for towing have the Sierra in the name. While the other trucks have decent capacities, they can't quite match the Sierra series.
The GMC pickup lineup comes with a few EV options for you to pick from, offering great options.
The Canyon is the smallest truck in the family, and is better for city driving given its smaller, yet efficient engine.
No matter what you get, your inner handyman will benefit from every option.

Current Production trucks

For the trucks in the GMC family, there are a few to pick from. The models you can find are:

Canyon

This is the smallest truck in the GMC family, but it is still a capable model. In recent years, the Canyon has had a max towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. This will allow you to do most light jobs in a smaller build truck.

Because this truck is smaller, it does get some decent mileage, with the EPA giving the truck a rating of 20 MPG combined. It can go a total distance of 428 miles.

Sierra 1500

This is the longest-running truck in the GMC lineup, able to do most moderate jobs with ease. If you’re a handyman looking for something with a bit more power, this is the model you want. It has a max towing capacity of 13,300 pounds.

Being that this is a larger truck, it comes with some more engine options, and thanks to this, it has better mileage. When equipped with the most efficient engine, you can get an EPA estimated 26 MPG combined. Able to go 624 miles on one tank.

Sierra HD

If you’re needing something that can get some tough work done, that’s where the Sierra HD lineup comes to play. This comes with both 2500, and 3500 models, these are for those who have serious work to do.

While the “smaller” 2500 is capable of towing 22,500 pounds, the larger 3500 can tow up to 32,000 pounds. Both of these numbers can be hit when the vehicle is properly equipped. This makes it the workhorse of the GMC family.

Sierra EV

While the Sierra EV doesn’t have the same towing capacity as its gas-powered siblings, it can still tow a respectable 10,000 pounds. While towing may not be the strongest point for this truck, the EV aspect makes up for that.

This truck can go 440 miles on one charge, and can be charged up to 350 kilowatt-hours. When you find yourself at a compatible charger, you can gain 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Hummer EV SUT

The Hummer, coming back from the ashes, it brought a pickup variant with it. This combines all of the best aspects of the Hummer, but puts it into a more capable version.

At its max towing capacity, the Hummer SUT can tow 12,000 pounds, but that takes some extra equipment to make that happen. Most Hummers will be equipped to handle 8,500 pounds. But the range will take a hit when towing.

The maximum range that this truck can get is 381 miles, and when charging at a fast charger, you can also get 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Which GMC Truck is right for me?

That depends on the job you need it for. If you’re looking for something that can move a house, then you want an HD model; if you want something a bit smaller for easier tasks, that’s the Canyon. The rest of the truck lineup falls somewhere in between. No matter which one you decide on, we invite you to come look at one of our Jarrett locations, we’ll help you around, and even put you behind the wheel for a test drive!