
The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is a durable pickup truck with fun new tech enhancements, helpful exterior additions, and important safety functions. We’re sharing just eight features that drivers love about the new Sierra 1500 in this guide!
1. GMC Pro Safety
GMC Pro Safety is a complete assistive driving package that features a range of different functions to keep you safer on the road. This includes:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- IntelliBeam automatic headlights
- Buckle to Drive
Higher Sierra 1500 trims come with GMC Pro Safety Plus, an expanded package that includes Safety Alert Seat and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking.
2. TurboMax Engine
The Sierra 1500 comes with a TurboMax engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. With this combo, you’ll get an impressive 310 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 430 lb.-ft. of torque at 3000 rpm.
3. Hitch Guidance
Hitch Guidance uses rearview cameras and radar sensors to help you perfectly align your trailer and hitch. It also allows you to view your trailer while traveling! Hitch Guidance is available on the Sierra 1500 PRO trim and standard on all higher trims.
4. CornerStep Rear Bumper
With the Sierra’s CornerStep rear bumper, you’ll have more stability when climbing into your truck bed. This specially designed bumper has hollow spaces to insert your foot on either corner of the rear bumper, allowing you to maintain your footing when accessing the cargo bed.
5. Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
Use the Sierra 1500’s Wi-Fi hotspot capability to enjoy movies, television shows, and more while traveling! Powered by AT&T, this feature provides a secure internet connection for up to ten different devices within fifty feet of your truck.
6. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Making phone calls or sending texts from behind the wheel is easier than ever thanks to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Bluetooth audio streaming. These functions allow you to pair your smartphone with your truck, giving access to a wide range of features.
7. Remote Start
With the GMC Sierra’s Remote Start, you can get your engine going or create the perfect temperature inside your car without ever stepping foot outside. This is available on the PRO trim and standard on all higher trims.
8. Solar-Absorbing Glass
Keep your cabin cool in the hottest of summer months with the Sierra’s solar-absorbing glass windshield. This glass blocks out the sun’s rays and prevents heat from penetrating your interior.
Where can you see the new GMC Sierra 1500 for yourself? Stop by Bommarito Automotive Group in Ellisville, MO, and take the Sierra 1500 for a test drive today!


