Summary

• With 233 currently listed for sale and an average price of $39,466.00, 28.8% of 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HDs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HD 5 / 5 stars.

• 67.4% of 2017 Sierra 3500HD models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HD stands out as a heavy-duty truck that still leaned hard into work-truck capability while offering enough refinement to appeal to buyers who wanted more than just brute strength. In this generation, GMC gave the Sierra 3500HD a more modern cabin than before, with smarter materials and a revamped dashboard layout, and the Denali trim pushed the truck further toward luxury. It also offered a wide range of cab, bed, and rear-axle configurations, which made it easy to tailor the truck to towing, hauling, or everyday use.

For 2017, the turbodiesel engine’s output increased to 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque, and its hood added an air intake for improved cooling. That same year also brought a teen driver mode. The Sierra 3500HD’s appeal was rooted in its serious capability, with properly equipped models able to haul as much as 7,374 pounds of payload and tow up to 23,200 pounds with a fifth-wheel hitch. Buyers also had access to useful equipment such as an integrated trailer brake controller, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, OnStar telematics, and available safety features including lane-departure warning and frontal collision alerts.

At the same time, the 2017 Sierra 3500HD was not without drawbacks. The buying guide notes that this generation had more recalls than normal, and some of those issues persisted for several model years. Even so, it remained a compelling choice for shoppers who wanted a heavy-duty pickup with strong towing credentials, a more polished interior than older versions, and the kind of trim-level range that could stretch from basic work duty to near-luxury comfort.

Other model years to consider

• 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD

  • Average price: $68,751.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.8%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,290

• 2025 GMC Sierra 3500HD

  • Average price: $76,217.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,227

• 2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD

  • Average price: $57,606.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,168

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.