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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Selected trimWork TruckPro
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
MSRP$36,900 (best)$38,300
Lowest listing price$22,999 (best)$30,489
Median listing price$58,290 (best)$67,273
Highest listing price$76,985 (best)$89,945
For sale now51 (best)40

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Combined MPG20 MPG20 MPG
City MPG18 MPG18 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG21 MPG
Fuel tank24 gal24 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Horsepower310 hp310 hp
Torque430 lb-ft430 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L2.7 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity9,100 lbs (best)9,000 lbs
Payload2,250 lbs (best)2,230 lbs
Curb weight4,410 lbs (best)4,440 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in7.9 in
Wheelbase126.5 in (best)126 in
Length210.9 in211 in (best)
Width81.1 in81.2 in (best)
Height75.7 in75.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)Not RatedNot Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)32 (best)

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.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 1500GMC Sierra 1500
1

Work Truck

$36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$37,100 MSRP

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$40,200 MSRP

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$42,700 MSRP

Pro

$44,200 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$43,000 MSRP

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$41,500 MSRP

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$41,700 MSRP

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$43,500 MSRP

Pro

$47,500 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$46,000 MSRP

Pro

$47,800 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$46,300 MSRP

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

11

Custom

$42,400 MSRP

SLE

$51,300 MSRP

12

Custom

$44,800 MSRP

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

13

Custom

$45,700 MSRP

SLE

$54,600 MSRP

14

Custom

$48,200 MSRP

SLE

$54,900 MSRP

15

Custom

$48,500 MSRP

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

16

LT

$47,900 MSRP

Elevation

$53,300 MSRP

17

LT

$50,400 MSRP

Elevation

$50,800 MSRP

18

LT

$50,700 MSRP

Elevation

$53,600 MSRP

19

LT

$51,200 MSRP

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

20

LT

$53,700 MSRP

Elevation

$56,600 MSRP

21

LT

$54,000 MSRP

Elevation

$56,900 MSRP

22

LT Fleet

$48,500 MSRP

SLT

$55,100 MSRP

23

LT Fleet

$51,000 MSRP

SLT

$58,200 MSRP

24

RST

$51,400 MSRP

SLT

$58,900 MSRP

25

RST

$52,200 MSRP

Denali

$66,100 MSRP

26

RST

$54,700 MSRP

Denali

$69,400 MSRP

27

RST

$55,000 MSRP

Denali

$69,900 MSRP

28

Custom Trail Boss

$52,900 MSRP

AT4

$67,000 MSRP

29

Custom Trail Boss

$53,200 MSRP

AT4

$67,500 MSRP

30

LTZ

$58,100 MSRP

AT4X

$79,600 MSRP

31

LTZ

$61,400 MSRP

Denali Ultimate

$84,400 MSRP

32

LTZ

$61,700 MSRP

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33

LT Trail Boss

$59,700 MSRP

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34

LT Trail Boss

$60,000 MSRP

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35

High Country

$63,000 MSRP

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36

High Country

$66,500 MSRP

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37

High Country

$66,800 MSRP

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38

ZR2

$71,800 MSRP

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Live inventory

Chevrolet Silverado 150051 for sale

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts lower at $36,900. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $22,999. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $30,489.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall); GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).