Why the 2025 Sierra 2500 HD Should Be Your Next Truck

As the more premium cousin to the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, the GMC Sierra 2500 HD has served Colorado drivers in style for more than 35 years. The 2025 edition continues its legacy of offering a lot of truck that, with proper maintenance, you can easily keep on the road—or the dirt and snow if you prefer—for a quarter-million miles and then some. At The Faricy Boys Automotive, we have a GMC Sierra for sale that can take you from downtown Salida to the top of Mount Antero.

There are a lot of heavy-duty trucks out there for contractors, off-roaders, avid campers, and powersports enthusiasts. Why should you buy the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD instead of a truck from another automaker—or even another GMC option like the Sierra 1500 or Sierra 3500 HD? Here’s why the 2025 Sierra 2500 HD should be at the top of your truck shopping list.

A Powertrain for Any Terrain

If you’re going with a heavy-duty truck, you expect plenty of power under the hood. We know you’ll be happy with what the 2025 Sierra 2500 HD brings to the table. Its standard power plant is a 6.6L V8 gasoline engine that delivers 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque. That’s more torque than any gasoline Sierra 1500 power plant. To maximize pulling power, there’s also an overhauled 6.6L turbocharged Duramax diesel engine with 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque, leaving the 3.0L Duramax of the Sierra 1500 in the dust.

A recent update to the Sierra 2500 HD powertrains is that the gas-powered engine now comes with the same Allison 10-speed automatic transmission as the diesel engine. That means better shift points, faster acceleration, and the ruggedness of the Allison name. The Sierra 2500 HD AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate come exclusively with four-wheel drive; the other trims have standard rear-wheel drive with the option to upgrade.

Amazing Towing and Payload

Even if you’re not a professional contractor or farmer, you may still need a truck that can do a lot for occasional work use or on weekend outings. The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD strikes a balance for people who demand more than a light-duty truck but aren’t consistently hauling massive loads. It has a towing capacity of 22,500 lbs with the crew cab and the Max Trailering Package versus the 13,300 lb capacity of the Sierra 1500. It’s not as much as the 36,000 lb capacity on the Sierra 3500 HD, but it’s plenty for everything from full-size campers to a pair of skid steers.

Every Sierra 2500 HD includes a best-in-class trailer assistance package with trailering mirrors, a brake controller, and other aids to keep you in control. You can upgrade to Adaptive Cruise Control with Trailering, an in-vehicle trailering app, and 14 camera views to feel like a commercial-grade driver. As for payload, you can carry up to 3,850 lbs with the right setup. Even if you have a cab full of passengers, all your gear will fit—especially with the long bed that has more volume than any other heavy-duty truck (a standard bed is also available).

Performance You’ll Feel

Do you want a customized driving experience without adjusting things from the cockpit? GMC has engineered the Sierra 2500 HD to be smooth and stable while doing much of the heavy lifting. The short/long arm front suspension and leaf-spring rear suspension package are engineered to keep your ride quality good even when you’re fully loaded. An auto-locking rear differential is standard across the board to improve traction, and select models have an electronic Autotrac two-speed transfer case to give you more low-end power for steep hills and rock-crawling. Are you an off-road fiend? Invest in the specially tuned X31 off-road package on lower trims, or grab the Sierra 2500 HD AT4X with its Multimatic DSSV dampers, 1.5-inch lift kit, and 35-inch mud-terrain tires.

Another cool feature is the transmission’s Auto Grade Braking, which uses engine braking to help slow the truck (and trailer) when going down steep inclines; if you have a diesel engine, an exhaust brake system is also available. The StabiliTrak system gives you needed traction, and all but the entry-level trim has rust-proof aluminum wheels. Finally, LED projector headlights and daytime running lamps give you the brightest illumination with less glare to distract other drivers. Add the GMC MultiPro six-function tailgate, assist steps, fog lamps, and other goodies to make this truck even more impressive.

The Latest Entertainment and Safety Technology

If you’re getting a big truck, it should have big tech—not just to help you get things done, but to have a good time as you do. The 2025 Sierra 2500 HD has one of the most adept interiors around. All trims except the entry-level Pro come with a best-in-class 13.4-inch full-color infotainment touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, front-row USB ports, and a WiFi hotspot are standard, with select trucks getting second-row USB ports and a wireless charging pad. The higher trims get a Bose Premium Series sound system with up to 12 speakers.

As for safety, a plethora of active driver assistance features are now included standard, such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, a Following Distance Indicator, a Rear Seat Belt Indicator, and an HD rear vision camera. You can be even more confident when navigating parking lots by adding the optional front and rear parking assistance, HD Surround Vision, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

A Truck That Lasts

One thing doesn’t change with all the advanced powertrain, performance, and tech features, though—this is a truck made to drive for decades. The GMC Sierra HD series has received countless honors, and many of them are for the truck’s durability. These include Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Impact award, the Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award, and the J.D. Power ALG Residual Value Award. We’re betting you won’t want to sell it, but those recognitions speak to it being a dependable machine.

Should something unexpected happen to your truck, you’re covered by a series of warranties and guarantees. A three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, three-year/36,000-mile corrosion warranty, and six-year/100,000-mile rust-through protection are included with every 2025 Sierra 2500 HD. Gas-powered trucks have a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and the same terms for 24-hour roadside assistance; diesel trucks have five-year/100,000-mile protection on both counts.

Find the Balance in Your Next Truck

When the GMC Sierra 1500 isn’t enough truck, but the Sierra 3500 HD feels like too much, the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD takes center stage. It offers enhanced performance in extreme environments while remaining a reliable everyday truck for the rigors of central Colorado. With seven trims and plenty of custom options and packages, there’s a GMC Sierra 2500 HD that has what you need and want at a price you can afford.

The Faricy Boys Automotive is where to get your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. We offer the high-quality vehicles you’re looking for with affordable prices and competitive financing and leasing––all while putting the customer first in every interaction. We also have a full automotive service center with certified technicians to care for your heavy-duty truck––and the first scheduled maintenance visit is covered by GMC. Stop by or contact us today to test drive this truck!