--- title: "GMC Sierra 2500HD" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" --- PICKUP TRUCK + SUV TALK VEHICLE HUB # GMC Sierra 2500HD Model years 2018–2027 The GMC Sierra 2500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck nameplate from GMC, designed for commercial work, towing and hauling. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time. ![]() ### [Latest]() ### [News]() ### [Comparisons]() ### [Videos]() ### [Recalls]() ### [Known Problems]() ### [Reliability]() ### [Related]() LATEST WHAT’S NEW ## What’s New With the GMC Sierra 2500HD [Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD]() ### [2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise]() The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an updated 6.6-liter gas V8 and new steering and braking hardware.… [Read the latest GMC Sierra 2500HD update →]() ## Latest GMC Sierra 2500HD Coverage The newest reporting across every GMC Sierra 2500HD topic. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() [Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD]() ### [2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise]() The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an… [Read story →]() [The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.]() ### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick]() With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in… [Read story →]() [Read all coverage →]() ## News News across GMC Sierra 2500HD model years. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() [Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD]() ### [2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise]() The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an… [Read story →]() [The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.]() ### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick]() With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in… [Read story →]() [Read all news →]() ## Comparisons Head-to-head comparisons featuring GMC Sierra 2500HD. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() [Read all comparisons →]() ## GMC Sierra 2500HD Videos Videos associated with GMC Sierra 2500HD model-year coverage. ### [GM’s 2027 HD Gas V8: More Power, Better Cooling—No Dipstick!]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() ### [1230 LB-FT of Torque! GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Diesel Explained by an Engineer]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() [Watch all videos →]() ## Recalls Recent safety campaigns and repair information. ### [2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500, GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 Recall: 2.7K Roof Rail Airbag Issue]() A recall for 2,785 2018-2019 Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 vehicles due to an issue with roof-rail airbags. General… [Read story →]() [Read all recalls →]() ## Known Problems Reported issues and known problems across GMC Sierra 2500HD model years. [img 1092]() ### [2020-2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Known Problems: Rear Wheel Lockups, Broken Driveshafts, Dangerous Seatbelts]() The 2020-2026 model years mark the fourth generation for the Sierra 2500 as the brand’s heavy duty pickup truck. Known… [Read story →]() [Read all known problems →]() ## Reliability & Engine Coverage Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage. [The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.]() ### [2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick]() With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in… [Read story →]() [GM’s new 8.3-liter Duramax on display with an engineer at the powertrain event.]() ### [2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft and a whole new diesel]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax is a big engine, and I mean that literally. Walking around the display at GM’s powertrain… [Read story →]() [Read all reliability →]() ## Related Vehicles [GMC Sierra 3500HD]() [Ram 2500]() [Ram 3500]() ## Browse model years - [2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() - [2027 GMC Sierra 2500HD]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "CollectionPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/", "name": "GMC Sierra 2500HD News, Reviews, Recalls & Problems | PUTT", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "description": "Explore GMC Sierra 2500HD news, reviews, comparisons, recalls, problems, videos and model-year information from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/2020-GMC-Sierra-HD-Denali.jpg" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "GMC Sierra 2500HD" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "name": "Pickup Truck +SUV Talk", "description": "Latest News, Reviews and Stories", "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/?s={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": { "@type": "PropertyValueSpecification", "valueRequired": true, "valueName": "search_term_string" } } ], "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization", "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "width": 613, "height": 379, "caption": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/pickuptrucktalk/", "https://x.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://instagram.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://www.pinterest.com/PickupTruckTalk/", "https://www.youtube.com/pickuptrucktalk" ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra-2500hd/#primaryimage", "url": "https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/2020-GMC-Sierra-HD-Denali.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/2020-GMC-Sierra-HD-Denali.jpg" } ] } ] ~~~