Compare the2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500VS 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Both the Silverado 1500 and the Sierra 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

There are over 73 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Silverado 1500’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Silverado 1500 first among large light duty pickups in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Sierra 1500 isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, GMC is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 4 places higher in reliability than GMC.

On the EPA test cycle the Silverado 1500 gets better mileage than the Sierra 1500:

The Silverado 1500 stops shorter than the Sierra 1500:

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab handles at .73 G’s, while the Sierra 1500 Short Box AT4X Crew Cab pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Sierra 1500 Short Box AT4X Crew Cab (28.7 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Silverado 1500’s turning circle is tighter than the Sierra 1500’s:

For excellent aerodynamics, the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom has standard flush composite headlights. The Sierra 1500 has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has a larger cargo box than the Sierra 1500 Double Cab shortbed (72.7 vs. 71.7 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sierra 1500’s (8900 vs. 8800 pounds).

The Silverado 1500 has higher optional payload capacities than the Sierra 1500:

The Chevrolet Silverado outsold the GMC Sierra by 74% during 2024.