This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $30,436 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$542

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,044 down

Amount financed

$27,392

Total interest

$5,128

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3GTP8CET7MG171325

Trim

Elevation

Engine

3.0L · V6

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Window sticker

See the factory options and original MSRP

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5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $10,709

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $10,500

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $37,209

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD

7 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

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…

NHTSA campaign 20V792000
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…

NHTSA campaign 20V811000
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…

NHTSA campaign 20V684000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 GMC Sierra over the last 6 months — the market softened $280 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$35,777
April 2026	$35,990
May 2026	$36,000
June 2026	$35,989
July 2026	$35,742
August 2026	$35,497

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2021 GMC Sierra Elevation (this car)	$30,436	16	—
2022 Chevrolet Colorado	$20,900	4	−$9,536
2021 Ford Ranger	$27,181	2	−$3,255
2022 Ram 1500	$30,238	2	−$198
2021 Chevrolet Silverado	$33,683	2	+$3,247
2023 Toyota Tacoma	$38,244	2	+$7,808