Because the 2022 GMC Sierra HD is only in the third year of its current life cycle, it isn’t surprising that GMC barely tinkered around its edges for this year. It’s mostly some exterior paint changes for 2022.
As with its Chevy Silverado HD sibling, the Sierra HD is a wildly capable truck engineered for hard work.
The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2500 HD can haul up to 3,979 pounds and tow up to 18,500 pounds. Maybe that’s not enough. The RWD 3500 HD can haul up to 6,985 pounds and pull up to 20,000 pounds.
If that’s still not doing it for you, the 3500 HD with dual rear wheels ($1,200) and the turbodiesel engine ($10,000) can tug up to around 36,000 pounds. The 3500 is more than capable of handling all your commercial or business needs.
Unless you need to pull or haul some serious loads, though, this isn’t the truck for you. There’s no point in spending the extra money for capability you’ll never use. Check out the Sierra 1500 instead.
Having said that, the Sierra HD isn’t all about sweat and mud. It has a civilized, somewhat refined side, as well. The cabins are comfortable and pleasingly quiet. The top-end Denali trim is downright luxurious. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD models for sale or See 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD models for sale
Configurations and Power
As is plain from the towing numbers above, the major difference between the 2500 HD and the 3500 HD is how much they can haul and tow. Other than the dual rear wheels available on the 3500HD, they are configured and furnished identically.
GMC offers both in a regular cab, Double Cab, or Crew Cab. A 6.8-foot cargo box is standard, but for $200, you can opt for an 8.2-foot box. The 2500 HD regular cab and the 3500 HD Double Cab only offer the long bed.
A 6.6-liter V8 is the standard powerplant. It produces 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission ushers engine power to the rear wheels.
To boost the towing capability, you can switch out the gasoline V8 for the 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel. It will set you back about $10,000, but it makes 445 hp and a whopping 910 lb-ft of stump-pulling torque.
Standard on AT4 and Denali grades, 4-wheel drive (4WD) is a $2,800 up-charge on all other trim levels.
The government doesn’t rate mileage on vehicles in the Sierra HD’s class. Still, the HD won’t win any accolades from Greenpeace.
GMC offers both HD versions in five trim levels: base, SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Base (Starting at $36,200/$37,400)
Pricing for each trim level is for the base cab configuration of the 2500 HD RWD. Add $1,200 for the 3500 HD. For the 2500 HD base, it’s the regular cab.
Serving as a basic work truck, the base grade comes with 17-inch steel wheels, vinyl flooring, a height-adjustable plastic steering wheel, and manual locks, windows, and outboard mirrors.
A few standard frills include air conditioning, Teen Driver, and LED lighting (headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights).
The infotainment features are a 7-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, Bluetooth, a 2-speaker (6-speaker in the Double and Crew Cabs) audio system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Many available options and option packages are available; several of them are included as standard on the SLE.
The options include power-adjustable heated outboard mirrors, MultiPro 6-function tailgate, and power windows and door locks.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the base price totals $37,895. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% works out to $681 per month. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD models for sale or See 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD models for sale
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Base Includes:
- Teen Driver – Features customizable vehicle settings tied to a key fob, encouraging safe driving habits for your young driver.
- Bluetooth – A wireless technology, Bluetooth sends data across short distances using a radio frequency.
- 7-inch touchscreen – Provides an infotainment control center. Commands are by touch.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD SLE (Starting at $41,600/$42,800)
Pricing is for the regular cab.
Building on the base truck, the SLE provides 17-inch alloy wheels, a lockable MultiPro 6-function tailgate with EZ Lift, and integrated trailer brake control.
Other standard features are carpet flooring, power accessories (windows, door locks, and outboard mirrors), cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Wi-Fi capability.
Other features included in the price are under-seat storage, remote keyless entry, satellite-radio capability, GMC Connected, and OnStar.
The Driver Alert I Package ($890) with blind-spot alert, lane-change alert, and front/rear parking assist are among the available option packages.
The Driver Alert II Package ($595) adds lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning with emergency braking, following-distance indicator, haptic safety alert seat, and high-beam assist.
A Preferred Package ($685) brings with it lots of goodies like a rear sliding power window, cargo-box-mounted 120-volt outlet, 8-inch touchscreen, HD rearview camera, more USB ports, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, and more.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 HD SLE base price totals $43,295. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $778 per month. Find a GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE for sale. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE models for sale or See 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLE models for sale
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD SLE Includes:
- MultiPro tailgate – Lockable, the main tailgate opens automatically with the key fob. It can be positioned in six different ways. A tailgate within a tailgate, a smaller section also opens to accommodate larger loads.
- Wi-Fi capability – Requiring an active data plan, this built-in hot spot allows you to connect up to seven devices to the Internet.
- GMC Connected – Free for 10 years, it provides an interface between your smartphone and truck. The available data includes vehicle diagnostics, maintenance notification, recall info, and so forth.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD SLT (Starting Price $51,600/$54,600)
This looks like a $10,000 price jump from the SLE, but $2,000 of it is the change from the regular cab, which isn’t available with SLT trim. The 2500 price is for the Double Cab, while the 3500 price is for the Crew Cab.
SLT standard equipment includes many of the features in the SLE Preferred Package. A cargo box-mounted 120-volt outlet, 8-inch touchscreen, HD rearview camera, and more USB ports are included.
The SLT adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, LED cargo box lighting, and foglights to build on the SLE content.
Inside, the SLT adds 10-way power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seat, keyless entry with push-button start, remote start, and tilt-telescopic steering wheel.
Also included in the base price are a rear-window defogger, front leather seating, and satellite radio capability.
SLT qualifies for the Driver Alert I and Driver Alert II packages, as well as the SLT Convenience Package ($1,300) with heated/ventilated front bucket seats, center console, and more.
The SLT Preferred Package ($1,670) adds a navigation system, 7-speaker Bose audio system, wireless charging, Bed View Camera, and 360-degree HD Surround Vision with two trailer-view camera provisions.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the SLT base price brings the total to $53,295. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $958. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT models for sale or See 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLT models for sale
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD SLT Includes:
- Power-adjustable front seats – This is still the 40/20/40 split-bench seat with under-seat storage. The outboard sections (driver and passenger seats) have 10-way power adjustments.
- Dual-zone auto climate control – Allows setting separate temperatures for the right and left zones of the cab. A set-and-forget system, the climate control automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
- Remote start – You can start your truck with the key fob while outside it.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD AT4 (Starting Price $59,100/$60,300)
The 2500 HD AT4 comes standard with the Crew Cab and 4WD.
Of the $7,500 increase in the price of the AT4 over the SLT, $4,600 is for the extra cost of the Crew Cab over the Double Cab ($1,800) and the addition of standard 4WD ($2,800).
AT4 is the off-road-proficient grade. It builds on the SLT content with Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, Autotrac, an off-road suspension, hill-descent control, skid plates, and twin-tube Rancho Shocks.
The other standard fare is a spray-on bed liner, front heated/ventilated bucket seats, front center console, and heated rear outboard seats.
In addition to the two Driver Alert packages, the AT4 qualifies for the AT4 Preferred Package ($2,075), much like the SLT Preferred Package.
The AT4 Premium Plus Package ($6,975) includes the two Driver Alert packages and the AT4 Preferred Package. Then it adds 20-inch aluminum wheels, a rear-camera mirror, multicolor head-up display, and an 8-inch driver info center.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the AT4 base price totals $60,795. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $1,092. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 models for sale or See 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD AT4 models for sale
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD AT4 Includes:
- Hitch Guidance with Hitch View – Provides a guideline on the HD rearview camera display when in reverse to help line up your hitch and trailer. It also provides a close-up view of the hitch.
- Autotrac – A 2-speed transfer case, it provides settings for RWD, 4WD Hi, 4WD Lo, and Auto, which automatically switches from RWD to 4WD Hi as needed.
- Hill-descent control – Essentially, cruise control for going downhill uses the truck’s traction control system and continually adjusts brake pressure automatically to control slippage.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Denali (Starting at $65,500/$66/700)
Adding several luxury appointments, Denali is at the top of the Sierra HD grade range.
To the AT4’s content, Denali adds 20-inch aluminum wheels and chrome exterior accents to the outside.
Inside, the additional features include an 8-inch driver info center, a 7-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer, power sliding rear window, perforated leather seating, and wireless charging.
Standard driver aids include all the features in the two Driver Alert packages and 360-degree HD surround-view.
The available Denali Ultimate Package ($1,770) adds the two trailer-view camera positions to the standard surround-view cameras, rear-camera mirror, head-up display, bed-view camera, and a power sunroof.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the Denali base price brings the total to $67,195. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% works out to $1,207 per month. See 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali models for sale or See 2022 GMC 3500 HD Denali models for sale
2022 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Denali Includes:
- High-beam assist – This system automatically switches the high beams on and off in response to approaching traffic using a forward-mounted camera.
- Following Distance Indicator – Constantly displaying the time in seconds between your truck and the detected vehicle you are following, alerts you to tailgating.
- Bed-view camera – Mounted in the center high-mounted brake light, it allows you to check the cargo in the bed while driving.
