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Owners praise the 5.3L V8 paired with the six-speed automatic for steady towing power—this combo handles 9,400 lbs without complaint on highway grades. The 2014 redesign brought a roomier cabin and easier-to-reach controls compared to the previous generation, so commuters appreciate less fumbling at stoplights. The bed step and integrated tie-downs make loading firewood or a canoe genuinely easier than competing trucks.
The transmission can shudder or slip between 60k and 110k miles, especially in stop-and-go traffic—GMC issued software updates but some owners report the problem returns. Spark plugs often foul around 100k miles, triggering a rough idle and check-engine light. Sunroofs have leaked at the drain channels starting around 80k miles, pooling water inside the headliner. A handful of owners report steering-column cracks appearing after 120k miles.
Under 80k miles: $18,500–$24,000. 80k–140k miles: $14,000–$19,500. Over 140k miles: $11,000–$15,500. Double-cab models command a premium over regular cabs. Clean CarFax and full-service history add $2,000–$3,000; trucks with transmission work or sunroof repairs sit at the lower end.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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