Summary

• With 853 currently listed for sale near Raleigh, NC and an average price of $52,242.00, 36.2% of 2025 GMC Sierras for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2025 Sierra 1500 models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 stands out as the more upscale of GMC’s full-size pickup siblings, with cabin quality that aims near luxury without piling on unnecessary frills. Its appeal is built around a mix of practicality and polish: the MultiPro Tailgate adds flexible cargo utility, while the truck’s trim range gives buyers a wide spread of personalities, from rugged versions to more luxurious ones. That breadth helps the Sierra feel tailored to different kinds of owners rather than locked into one mission.

For 2025, the Sierra 1500 sits in the fifth generation, which received a refresh for the 2022 model year that brought updated styling and better infotainment functionality, along with the availability of Super Cruise semi-automated hands-free driving. The lineup also offers a broad set of powertrains, including a 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, and a 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax turbodiesel with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft. Transmission choices vary by engine, and rear- and four-wheel drive are available.

The Sierra 1500’s strengths are matched by a few practical cautions. It is described as a pretty reliable truck, and the 2020 model in particular has earned lots of satisfied customers, but late used examples are also among the most expensive on the market. For shoppers who want a full-size truck with upscale presentation, strong capability, and a wide range of configurations, the 2025 Sierra 1500 has a lot to offer.

Other model years to consider

• 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

  • Average price: $44,640.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 37.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 735

• 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

  • Average price: $49,410.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 38.9%
  • User rating: 4.64 / 5
  • Total listings: 1,020

• 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

  • Average price: $49,013.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 40.1%
  • User rating: 4.33 / 5
  • Total listings: 908

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