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GMC Sierra Sales Figures

GMC Sierra

Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the GMC Sierra. The GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by General Motors under the GMC marque. It was first introduced in 1999 and is currently in its fifth generation. The Sierra is a good choice for those who need a powerful and capable pickup truck. It is also a good choice for those who need a truck that can tow a lot of weight.

GMC Sierra Overview

The GMC Sierra is a series of full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks manufactured by General Motors. It’s essentially GMC’s counterpart to the Chevrolet Silverado, with both vehicles sharing much of their underpinnings and architecture, but often with different trim and feature options.

The Sierra name has been used by GMC since the late 20th century. Before the late 1980s, “Sierra” was a trim level of GMC trucks. However, starting in 1988, it became the name for GMC’s full-size pickup, replacing the previous GMC C/K nomenclature.

The current Sierra is available in three cab styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. It is also available in two bed lengths: 5.8 feet and 6.6 feet. The Sierra is available with a choice of six engines: a 4.3L V6 engine, a 5.3L V8 engine, a 6.2L V8 engine, a 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel engine, and a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel engine with mild-hybrid assist. It is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations.

The Sierra is known for its towing capacity. It can tow up to 14,500 pounds with the 6.2L V8 engine. It is also known for its off-road capability. It is available with features like hill descent control and skid plates. The Sierra comes standard with a variety of features, including a rearview camera, power windows and locks, and a six-speaker sound system. Available features include a sunroof, a leather interior, and a Bose sound system.

The GMC Sierra primarily competes with other full-size trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and its sibling, the Chevrolet Silverado. Apart from the standard Sierra 1500, GMC also offers heavy-duty versions, namely the Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, built to handle even more rugged tasks and heavy towing duties.

GMC Sierra Sales Figures

The GMC Sierra has been a popular full-size pickup truck since its introduction. It is known for its powerful engines, good towing capacity, and off-road capability. The Sierra has also been praised for its comfortable interior and stylish design. Sales figures are strong in its two key markets.

GMC Sierra U.S Sales Data & Charts

US Monthly Sales

US Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2005 229,488
2006 210,736
2007 208,243
2008 168,544
2009 111,842
2010 129,794
2011 149,170
2012 168,491
2013 184,389
2014 211,833
2015 224,139
2016 221,680
2017 217,943
2018 219,554
2019 232,325
2020 253,014
2021 248,923
2022 241,521
2023 295,738

US Annual Growth

GMC Sierra Canada Sales Data & Charts

Canada Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2012 39,558
2013 46,908
2014 48,046
2015 53,727
2016 51,091
2017 61,883
2018 53,472
2019 48,846
2020 51,512
2021 53,757

Canada Annual Growth

GMC Sierra Generations

First Generation (1999-2007)

This generation saw the separation of the Sierra from the Chevrolet C/K lineage and marked the beginning of the modern Sierra lineup. The first generation Sierra was based on the GMT800 platform and was available in two cab styles: regular cab and extended cab. It was powered by a 4.3L V6 engine or a 5.3L V8 engine.

Second Generation (2007-2014)

Introduced with updated styling and improved interiors. New features and technologies were added over its lifecycle. The second generation Sierra was based on the GMT900 platform and was available in three cab styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. It was powered by a 4.3L V6 engine, a 5.3L V8 engine, or a 6.2L V8 engine.

Third Generation (2014-2019)

A complete redesign with a focus on fuel efficiency, materials (such as the use of aluminum for the hood), and technology updates. The third generation Sierra was based on the GMTK2XX platform and was available in three cab styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. It was powered by a 4.3L V6 engine, a 5.3L V8 engine, or a 6.2L V8 engine.

Fourth Generation (2019-2022)

Introduced with a more bold design, improved capability, and many advanced technologies. This generation also saw the introduction of the Sierra AT4, an off-road-focused trim. The fourth generation Sierra was based on the T1 platform and was available in three cab styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. It was powered by a 4.3L V6 engine, a 5.3L V8 engine, a 6.2L V8 engine, or a 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Fifth generation (2023-Present)

The fifth generation Sierra is based on the T1XX platform and is available in three cab styles: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. It is powered by a 4.3L V6 engine, a 5.3L V8 engine, a 6.2L V8 engine, a 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel engine, and a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel engine with mild-hybrid assist.