2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE

The Sierra 2500HD is GMC's heavy-duty pickup, the one you pick when you need serious towing and payload capacity beyond what a half-ton offers. It drives like a proper work truck: a firm, commanding ride and a steering feel that's heavy but predictable, which you'll appreciate when you're loaded up. Inside, the cabin is straightforward and durable, with hard plastics that shrug off work-site abuse, and the available crew cab gives you real space for passengers. Reliability is a strong point for this generation, though some owners mention the occasional electrical glitch, like a finicky door lock actuator. Power windows and locks, plus a tilt wheel and cruise control, set the SLE apart from the Work Truck trim below it. Under the hood is a 6.0L V8 paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, giving you strong low-end grunt for towing. The SLE can be had with the available Z71 Off-Road package, which adds skid plates and upgraded shocks for trail duty.