Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWD vs GMC Sierra 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2000 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $23,520 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 3 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 10,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 4,130 lbs (best) | 3,570 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,870 lbs (best) | 5,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 6.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 213.1 in | 222.1 in (best) |
| Width | 77 in | 78.5 in (best) |
| Height | 73.2 in | 74.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWDBase | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet C3500 Pickup RWD | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $0 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | LS $0 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | LS $0 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | LS $0 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | LS $0 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SLT $39,510 MSRP |