Negotiating leverage
42
moderate leverage / 100
~63 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$36,936
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$21,500$46,955
- Typical market range
- $31,368–$38,216
- Ridekick fair price
- $36,936
- Original MSRP range
- $37,200–$69,998
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
63
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$34,224–$35,712
Estimated dealer invoice — about $37,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $19,988 | $37,200 | $34,224–$35,712 |
| SLE | $30,519 | $47,100 | $43,332–$45,216 |
| Elevation | $33,782 | $48,300 | $44,436–$46,368 |
| SLT | $37,562 | $50,800 | $46,736–$48,768 |
| AT4 | $40,153 | $54,700 | $50,324–$52,512 |
| Denali | $41,543 | $69,998 | $64,398–$67,198 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$15,987$44,993$73,999
Fair priceBase
$19,988
Base: fair price $19,988, original MSRP $37,200, estimated dealer cost $34,224 to $35,712.
SLE
$30,519
SLE: fair price $30,519, original MSRP $47,100, estimated dealer cost $43,332 to $45,216.
Elevation
$33,782
Elevation: fair price $33,782, original MSRP $48,300, estimated dealer cost $44,436 to $46,368.
SLT
$37,562
SLT: fair price $37,562, original MSRP $50,800, estimated dealer cost $46,736 to $48,768.
AT4
$40,153
AT4: fair price $40,153, original MSRP $54,700, estimated dealer cost $50,324 to $52,512.
Denali
$41,543
Denali: fair price $41,543, original MSRP $69,998, estimated dealer cost $64,398 to $67,198.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 runs about $37,552 in MT to $40,736 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,700 | $110+ | $40,051 |
| TX | $2,328 | $332 | $39,901 |
| FL | $2,234 | $1,074+ | $40,549 |
| NY | $1,490 | $371 | $39,102 |
| PA | $2,234 | $587 | $40,062 |
| IL | $2,328 | $683 | $40,252 |
| OH | $2,141 | $444 | $39,826 |
| GA | $2,607 | $637 | $40,485 |
| NC | $1,117 | $793 | $39,151 |
| WA | $2,421 | $215+ | $39,877 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $37,766 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500.
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Campaign 20V792000 · 17/12/2020
SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Campaign 20V811000 · 23/12/2020
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.
Campaign 20V684000 · 05/11/2020
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Campaign 21V985000 · 16/12/2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
Campaign 24V797000 · 24/10/2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Campaign 25V274000 · 24/04/2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Campaign 26V083000 · 12/02/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $36,936, within a typical market range of $31,368 to $38,216.
Is the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $37,200, so a fair used price is roughly $264 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $37,552 in MT to $40,736 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
There are about 63 days of national market supply for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
Negotiating leverage rates 42/100 (moderate). ~63 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $34,224–$35,712 — its $37,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/1/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.