Compare the2022 Chevrolet Silverado LimitedVS 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

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

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and with its optional front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Silverado Limited the rating of “Top Pick” for 2016, a rating granted to only 219 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Sierra 1500 has not been tested, yet.

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 Limited’s warranty.

The Silverado Limited has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Sierra 1500 doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 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 10th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is ranked 17th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 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 12th in reliability, above the industry average. With 28 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is ranked 25th.

The Silverado Limited Double/Crew Cab’s standard fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra 1500 Diesel’s standard fuel tank (24 vs. 22 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Silverado Limited’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Sierra 1500:

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Silverado 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab’s wheelbase is 13.1 inches longer than on the Sierra 1500 Standard Box Regular Cab (139.6 inches vs. 126.5 inches).

The Silverado Limited has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The Sierra 1500 doesn’t offer stake post holes.

Maximum trailer towing in the GMC Sierra 1500 is limited to 13200 pounds. The Silverado 1500 Limited Standard Bed Double Cab 4x4 offers up to a 13300 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Silverado Limited uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Sierra 1500 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

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

On extremely cold winter days, the Silverado Limited LT/RST/LTZ/High Country’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Sierra 1500 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Silverado Limited as the 2014 North American Truck of the Year. The Sierra 1500 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Silverado Limited outsold the GMC Sierra 1500 by over two to one during the 2021 model year.