Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs GMC Sierra 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,185 (best) | $38,300 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 310 hp (best) |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 6 L (best) | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,000 lbs (best) | 9,000 lbs |
| Payload | 4,658 lbs (best) | 2,230 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,942 lbs | 4,440 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 133 in (best) | 126 in |
| Length | 224.5 in (best) | 211 in |
| Width | 79.7 in | 81.2 in (best) |
| Height | 76.7 in (best) | 75.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $26,040 MSRP | Pro $38,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP | Pro $41,600 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $28,035 MSRP | Pro $44,000 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP | Pro $42,900 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP | Pro $43,100 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP | Pro $44,900 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $29,060 MSRP | Pro $47,300 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP | Pro $47,600 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $31,050 MSRP | SLE $48,700 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP | SLE $51,100 MSRP |
| 12 | LS $24,110 MSRP | SLE $52,000 MSRP |
| 13 | LS $27,125 MSRP | SLE $54,400 MSRP |
| 14 | LS $27,500 MSRP | SLE $54,700 MSRP |
| 15 | LS $29,120 MSRP | Elevation $50,500 MSRP |
| 16 | LS $29,740 MSRP | Elevation $53,100 MSRP |
| 17 | LS $27,545 MSRP | Elevation $52,300 MSRP |
| 18 | LS $27,740 MSRP | Elevation $53,800 MSRP |
| 19 | LS $30,140 MSRP | Elevation $54,900 MSRP |
| 20 | LS $30,280 MSRP | Elevation $56,400 MSRP |
| 21 | LS $32,140 MSRP | Elevation $56,700 MSRP |
| 22 | LS $32,520 MSRP | SLT $54,900 MSRP |
| 23 | LT1 $25,480 MSRP | SLT $58,000 MSRP |
| 24 | LT1 $28,455 MSRP | SLT $58,700 MSRP |
| 25 | LT1 $29,025 MSRP | Denali $65,900 MSRP |
| 26 | LT1 $30,385 MSRP | Denali $69,200 MSRP |
| 27 | LT1 $31,140 MSRP | Denali $69,700 MSRP |
| 28 | LT1 $28,730 MSRP | AT4 $66,800 MSRP |
| 29 | LT1 $28,980 MSRP | AT4 $67,300 MSRP |
| 30 | LT1 $31,505 MSRP | AT4X $79,400 MSRP |
| 31 | LT1 $31,710 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $84,200 MSRP |
| 32 | LT1 $33,400 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT1 $33,825 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $30,895 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $31,240 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $33,170 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $33,330 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $33,585 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $34,445 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $35,855 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT2 $36,500 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $32,375 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $32,720 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $34,650 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $34,810 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $35,065 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $35,925 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $37,335 MSRP | — |
| 49 | LT3 $37,980 MSRP | — |