Compare the2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500VS 2024 Nissan Titan

Both the Silverado 1500 and Titan offer Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Silverado 1500 with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Titan’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the Titan 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, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Nissan Titan:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Nissan Titan:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Silverado 1500’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Titan’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are almost 3 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Silverado 1500’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Silverado 1500 has a standard 220-amp alternator. The Titan’s 200-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Silverado 1500 has a standard 730-amp battery (850 Diesel). The Titan’s 710-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

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 Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 6th.

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 Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 15th.

The Silverado 1500’s standard 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 17 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The Silverado 1500’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 20 more horsepower (420 vs. 400) and 47 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

The Silverado 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 82 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8 is faster than the Nissan Titan:

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

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Silverado 1500 Gas’ fuel efficiency. The Titan doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Silverado 1500’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Titan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Long Bed’s standard fuel tank has 2.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan (28.3 vs. 26 gallons).

The Silverado 1500 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Titan doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 higher (4 to 6 out of 10) than the Nissan Titan (3). This means the Silverado 1500 produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Titan every 15,000 miles.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan.

The Silverado 1500’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Titan’s optional 60 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Silverado 1500 offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Titan’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Silverado 1500 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Titan doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Silverado 1500 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Silverado 1500’s wheelbase is longer than on the Titan:

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab handles at .73 G’s, while the Titan Platinum Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab’s turning circle is 7.3 feet tighter than the Titan’s (40.7 feet vs. 48 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab Lifted has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Titan PRO-4X Crew Cab (11.1 vs. 9.8 inches), allowing the Silverado 1500 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 1100 pounds less than the Nissan Titan.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom, 10.4 inches more rear legroom, .8 inches more rear hip room and .3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan King Cab.

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab has 2 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 4.9 inches more rear legroom and 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan Crew Cab.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has a much larger cargo box than the Titan King Cab shortbed (72.7 vs. 59.6 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Titan Crew Cab shortbed (62.9 vs. 50.7 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500’s cargo box is larger than the Titan’s in every dimension:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A rear cargo step is only available on the Nissan Titan SV/PRO-4X/Platinum Reserve for extra cost.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Silverado 1500 offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Titan doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan is limited to 9300 pounds. The Silverado 1500 Standard Box Double Cab offers up to a 13300 lbs. towing capacity.

The Silverado 1500 4x4 with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Silverado 1500 can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Titan can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Silverado 1500 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Titan:

The Silverado 1500 has much higher optional payload capacities than the Titan:

The Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, warning, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Silverado 1500’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Titan’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the Silverado 1500 and the Titan have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Silverado 1500 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Titan prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Silverado 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Titan’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (except W/T/Custom) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Titan doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Nissan Titan isn’t available as a regular cab.

Insurance will cost less for the Silverado 1500 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Silverado 1500 will cost $190 to $4340 less than the Titan over a five-year period.

The Silverado 1500 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Silverado 1500 will retain 58.45% to 66.52% of its original price after five years, while the Titan only retains 52.36% to 57.88%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be $5854 to $13436 less than for the Nissan Titan.

The Chevrolet Silverado outsold the Nissan Titan by over 28 to one during 2023.