Compare the2025 Chevrolet Silverado HDVS 2024 GMC Sierra HD

Both the Silverado HD and the Sierra HD have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 HD’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Silverado HD first among large heavy duty pickups in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The Sierra HD isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 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 second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 41 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is ranked 20th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 32 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is ranked 18th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 4 places higher in reliability than GMC.

For better traction, the Silverado 2500 HD Standard Bed ZR2 Crew Cab Pickup’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sierra HD (305/70R18 vs. 275/70R18).

The Silverado HD LT/LTZ/High Country’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sierra HD’s optional 65 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Silverado HD LT/LTZ/High Country offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Sierra HD’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

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

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Silverado HD (except WT/Custom) offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Sierra HD doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Silverado HD will be $845 to $1377 less than for the GMC Sierra HD.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Silverado HD second among large heavy duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Sierra HD isn’t in the top three.

The Chevrolet Silverado outsold the GMC Sierra by 84% during 2023.