2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT

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. Stepping up from the SLE gets you leather upholstery, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control in the SLT. Its 6.6L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive for confident pulling power. The SLT can be fitted with a larger touchscreen and navigation that wasn't available on the lower trims.