2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD — Used Buying Guide
10 years old · used value range $11,047 – $16,713 · max towing 18,500 lb · max payload 3,979 lb
The 2016 Sierra 2500HD at a glance
The 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD is a 10-year-old used pickup that originally listed at approximately $64,000 for a base configuration. After 10 years of ownership-cycle depreciation, fair market value for typical-mileage examples lands between $11,047 and $16,713, with low-mileage clean-title trucks pushing toward the upper bound and higher-mileage or salvage-history trucks anchoring the lower bound.
The Sierra 2500HD at this model year was built on the GMC light-duty platform and offered in regular, extended, and crew cab body styles. Maximum trailer towing capability for this year is 18,500 lb when properly equipped (typically requires the optional max tow package and the right axle ratio); maximum payload is 3,979 lb in the lightest cab/bed/drivetrain combination.
Available engines for 2016
| Powertrain | 6.6L L8T V8 Gas |
| Powertrain | 6.6L L5P Duramax Diesel V8 |
Configuration options
| Cab options | Crew Cab · Extended Cab · Regular Cab |
| Bed options | 5'7" Short · 6'5" Standard · 8'0" Long |
| Available trims | Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate |
| Max towing capacity | 18,500 lb (properly equipped) |
| Max payload capacity | 3,979 lb |
EPA fuel economy ranges for this model year
| Powertrain class | City mpg | Highway mpg |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline V6 | 20 | 26 |
| Gasoline V8 | 14 | 20 |
| Diesel | 23 | 28 |
Common issues for the 2016 Sierra 2500HD
- Same Duramax service concerns as Silverado 2500HD
- Allison 10-speed service interval critical
- Denali interior leather wear on heavy-use trucks
Service history matters more on this model year than mileage alone. A 2016 Sierra 2500HD with documented oil changes, transmission services performed at the recommended interval, and any open recalls completed is worth meaningfully more than an undocumented truck of the same mileage. Ask the seller for the maintenance binder; if it does not exist, ask the local GMC dealership to pull the VIN history before you commit to a price.
2016 Sierra 2500HD listings on TruckLot
| Trim & Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Ultimate Extended Cab |
141,479 mi | $13,314 | South Bend, Indiana |
| Denali Ultimate Extended Cab |
114,704 mi | $14,730 | New York, New York |
| SLE Regular Cab |
85,713 mi | $12,322 | Nashville, Tennessee |
Should you buy a 2016 Sierra 2500HD right now?
The honest answer depends on three variables: how the truck was used, what powertrain it has, and what comparable competitors are listed for in your state. A 2016 Sierra 2500HD with a clean service history, the volume powertrain (avoid first-year-of-production engines unless you have done your homework), and a price near the middle of the $11,047–$16,713 range is usually a sound buy.
If you are cross-shopping the same model year against competitors, our comparison guides work through the trade-offs with real numbers. Diesel premium, towing differences, payload differences, and depreciation curves are all spelled out so you can decide whether the $3,000–$8,000 difference between similar trucks is justified for your use case.