How Much the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Has Lost in Value After 5 Years

Five years after its launch, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has shed between 38% and 43.5% of its original value, according to iSeeCars and CarEdge. That steep depreciation makes lightly used examples a tempting alternative to pricier new trucks, especially with the 2027 Sierra 1500 just around the corner.

A base 2021 Sierra 1500 with a crew cab and four-wheel drive (4WD) started at $43,090 in 2021, but today’s clean-condition listings cluster around $30,000–$32,000. Kelley Blue Book pegs the average five-year valuation at $25,700, which equates to a 40.4% drop.

Even so, real-world asking prices are closer to a 30% loss, still well below the 2026 base MSRP of $50,500. GMC sold nearly 250,000 Sierras across its lineup in 2021, flooding the used market with roughly 2,800 active listings on CarGurus.

Against its corporate twin, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the Sierra’s depreciation is almost identical: iSeeCars rates the Silverado at 39.3% versus 38.2% for the Sierra, while CarEdge’s figures are 43.1% and 43.5% respectively. The Ford F-150 sits in the middle according to iSeeCars (37.9% depreciation) but lags badly under CarEdge’s estimate (49.5%).

A 2021 F-150 XLT SuperCrew with a standard bed lists used around $30,000, aligning with iSeeCars’ projection. The Toyota Tundra stands apart with depreciation as low as 21.4% (iSeeCars) or 26.1% (CarEdge), underscoring its reputation for holding value. All MSRPs cited include destination charges.