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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic vs GMC Sierra 1500

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

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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Selected trimWork TruckPro
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20072026

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
MSRP$22,225 (best)$38,300
Lowest listing price—$498 (best)
Median listing price—$59,887 (best)
Highest listing price—$101,562 (best)
For sale now01,099 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Combined MPG—19 MPG (best)
City MPG—18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank34 gal (best)24 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Horsepower300 hp310 hp (best)
Torque360 lb-ft430 lb-ft (best)
Engine size6 L (best)2.7 L
CylindersV8I4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity12,000 lbs (best)9,000 lbs
Payload4,058 lbs (best)2,230 lbs
Curb weight5,142 lbs4,440 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.1 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase133 in (best)126 in
Length224.5 in (best)211 in
Width79.7 in81.2 in (best)
Height76.2 in (best)75.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ClassicWork TruckGMC Sierra 1500Pro
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—Not Rated
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

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 2500 HD ClassicGMC Sierra 1500
1

Work Truck

$22,225 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$24,915 MSRP

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$25,210 MSRP

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$26,910 MSRP

Pro

$44,000 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$27,200 MSRP

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$24,955 MSRP

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$27,600 MSRP

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$27,895 MSRP

Pro

$47,300 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$29,840 MSRP

Pro

$47,600 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$30,130 MSRP

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

11

LS

$24,015 MSRP

SLE

$51,100 MSRP

12

LS

$26,315 MSRP

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

13

LS

$26,610 MSRP

SLE

$54,400 MSRP

14

LS

$28,300 MSRP

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

15

LS

$28,600 MSRP

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

16

LS

$26,745 MSRP

Elevation

$53,100 MSRP

17

LS

$28,995 MSRP

Elevation

$52,300 MSRP

18

LS

$29,290 MSRP

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

19

LS

$31,235 MSRP

Elevation

$54,900 MSRP

20

LS

$31,525 MSRP

Elevation

$56,400 MSRP

21

LT1

$24,980 MSRP

Elevation

$56,700 MSRP

22

LT1

$27,630 MSRP

SLT

$54,900 MSRP

23

LT1

$27,925 MSRP

SLT

$58,000 MSRP

24

LT1

$29,550 MSRP

SLT

$58,700 MSRP

25

LT1

$29,845 MSRP

Denali

$65,900 MSRP

26

LT1

$27,930 MSRP

Denali

$69,200 MSRP

27

LT1

$30,365 MSRP

Denali

$69,700 MSRP

28

LT1

$30,660 MSRP

AT4

$66,800 MSRP

29

LT1

$32,480 MSRP

AT4

$67,300 MSRP

30

LT1

$32,775 MSRP

AT4X

$79,400 MSRP

31

LT2

$30,460 MSRP

Denali Ultimate

$84,200 MSRP

32

LT2

$30,755 MSRP

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33

LT2

$32,545 MSRP

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34

LT2

$32,840 MSRP

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35

LT2

$33,400 MSRP

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36

LT2

$33,690 MSRP

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37

LT2

$35,675 MSRP

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38

LT2

$35,970 MSRP

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39

LT3

$32,225 MSRP

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40

LT3

$32,515 MSRP

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41

LT3

$34,300 MSRP

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42

LT3

$34,590 MSRP

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43

LT3

$35,160 MSRP

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44

LT3

$35,450 MSRP

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45

LT3

$37,435 MSRP

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46

LT3

$37,730 MSRP

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Live inventory

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ

Which is better: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic 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: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic starts lower at $22,225. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,225).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).