The 2010 GMC Sierra priced at MSRP $20,850 – $46,435 is an awesome pick up truck with something to offer for everyone. It is a full size pick up truck with a dash of luxury. This edition competes with Chevy Silverado 1500 but the Sierra edition is more upscale and crowd pulling vehicle.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 GMC Sierra features the powerful 6.2 liter V8 engine as GM has dropped the 6.0 liter V8 engine from their line up. The six speed transmission is now a standard feature on most editions. Most of the engines are flex fuel capable i.e.  They are capable to run on gasoline or E85 ethanol.

Silhouette

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 has a very superb styling. Even though GM has worked hard to offer a new distinguishing look to this vehicle but it still bears resemblance  with its Chevy cousins Suburban and Tahoe. The unique front fenders, bumper, headlight grille, tail lamps and the cargo box enhance the overall look of this edition.

The 2010 Sierra 1500 is available in three body styles regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. The regular cab and extended cab features standard bed (6 foot 6 inches) and long cargo bed (8 foot). The crew cab sports an option of short (5 foot 9 inches) bed. The extended cab is also equipped with wide rear opening door which assist in easy loading of cargo.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 offers two interior styling viz. the basic work truck style and an upscale SUV type style.

The wok truck or SL trim is equipped with very bare bone basic features. The interiors sports larger door handles and controls which can be easily operated while wearing gloves. The SLT trim has more upscale appearance inside the cabin with similar layout and controls.

The cabin is spacious and equipped with firm and comfortable seats which offer a pleasure while travelling. The rear seats and its armrests can be folded to provide an additional load floor. The interiors have ample of storage space inside the cabin with storage space created on door panels, and glove boxes.

Features of 2010 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 features three trims work Truck, SL, and SLE. The base edition features standard 17 inch wheels, dual zone air conditioning, adjustable tilt steering column, tire pressure monitor, 12 volt auxiliary power outlets, Driver information centre, AM/FM stereo with standard XM satellite radio. The SLE and the SLT trim includes additional features like cruise control, dual zone automatic climate control and an upgraded audio system. The SLE and SLT trim dotes on navigation system as a standard feature.

This edition also offer Z71 off road package to enhance the off road capability. The Z71 package includes off road suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential. Similarly GM has also designed the Z60 package to provide excellent street performance.

2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Powertrain

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 offers a wide variety of engine. The standard edition is equipped with 4.3 liter V6 engine which gives out 195 hp and 260 pounds feet of torque. It offers an option of 4.8 liter V8 engine which makes 295 hp and 305 pounds feet of torque.

This edition also offers an option of three different 5.3 engine options. The first 5.3 liter V8 flex fuel engine with iron block and aluminum cylinder generates 315 horsepower with gas or 326 hp with E85 and 338 pounds feet of torque with gas and 350 pounds feet of torque with E85.

The crew cab and extended cab also features the robust 6.2 liter V8 engine which makes 403 hp and 417pounds feet of torque.

The 2010 Sierra 1500 edition is available in both 2WD and 4WD. When fully equipped this edition offer a towing capacity of 9,000 pounds.

We noted that the acceleration is excellent at all speeds and the Z85 package and NHT package offers impressive towing capacity. The Brembo brakes also assist in stopping the vehicle at a short notice.

2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Safety

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 features front passenger airbags and side curtain airbags, front seat belt pretensioners, antilock brakes, StabiliTrak stability control and OnStar.

During the various tests conducted to check the efficiency of these features it scored five stars for driver and passenger protection in front impact crash test and side impact crash test.

Conclusion

The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full size pick up truck which offers excellent towing capacity, brilliant safety scores, and is highly customizable. The main drawback that can be noted is it is highly priced in comparison to its contenders.