Both the Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, 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.
Compare the2023 GMC Sierra 1500 VS 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Safety
Reliability
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks GMC 1 place higher in reliability than Chevrolet.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Sierra 1500 gets better mileage than the Silverado 1500:
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RWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
24 city/29 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
19 city/22 hwy |
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AWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
22 city/27 hwy |
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AT4 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
21 city/23 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
18 city/20 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
16 city/20 hwy |
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AT Tires 2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/18 hwy |
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Denali 5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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RWD |
2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
19 city/22 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
17 city/21 hwy |
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AWD |
Z71 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
21 city/23 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
18 city/21 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
16 city/20 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
16 city/20 hwy |
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Z71 2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/18 hwy |
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Z71 5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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ZR2 6.2 OHV V8 |
14 city/17 hwy |
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Sierra 1500’s turning circle is tighter than the Silverado 1500’s:
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Sierra 1500 |
Silverado 1500 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed |
44 feet |
44.6 feet |
| Extended Cab Standard Bed |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Short Bed |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Extended Cab Standard Bed 4x4 |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 |
49.5 feet |
49.5 feet |
Ergonomics
The Sierra 1500’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.
The Sierra 1500 AT4X/Denali Ultimate has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Silverado 1500.
Recommendations
J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sierra 1500 third among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Silverado 1500 isn’t in the top three.