The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has long been the benchmark for luxury pickup trucks. But as competitors like Ram and Ford step up their game, and GMC introduces even higher trims like the Denali Ultimate, where does the "standard" Denali stand?
We got hands-on with a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the Preferred Package (not the top-tier Reserve Super Cruise model) to give you an honest, real-world assessment. With a sticker price hovering around $75,000, expectations are high.
Here is a breakdown of five things we absolutely love about this truck, and five things that drive us crazy…