2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Spied on the Freeway

Posted by Mark Williams | January 24, 2018

With the debut of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the GMC debut of the Sierra 1500 should be close behind. We're hearing that it might show up at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show in February, but if things keep going at the breakneck pace we've seen, the Sierra debut could be even sooner. Regardless, our spy shooters are seeing more camouflaged GMC pickups testing in different parts of the country. The shots here were taken on the slow-moving roads and freeways of Los Angeles. Here's what our spy photographers sent us.

"This is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

"Like the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed at the Detroit auto show, the Sierra will get a major redo for 2019 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative looks, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and unique light setup will run in contrast to the Silverado's new rounded, carlike face.

"But like the Chevy, the GMC will likely get two gas engines, a modified version of the small-block 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V-8. The 6.2-liter and an all-new turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder will benefit from stop-start technology. It's likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trim levels. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

"The Sierra should go on sale in the second half of 2018."

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