2020 GMC Sierra vs 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 80.8 to 73.5, on space & cargo, fuel & range, safety.
2020 GMC Sierra
The 2020 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large pickup truck with 26 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sierra 2WD, is …
2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Gladiator Pickup…
2020 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 80.8 to 73.5, on space & cargo, fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickupoverall 73.5 | 2020 GMC Sierraoverall 80.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91 | 97.3 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 55.4 | 58.8 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 83.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 73.5 | 80.8 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Jeep Gladiator Pickup and GMC Sierra
Jeep Gladiator Pickup: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · GMC Sierra: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2020 GMC Sierra wins
- It has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 3.
- It is rated 26 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It seats 6 against 5.
Where the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 49 against 32).
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,550 against $3,700).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Gladiator Pickup
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 23V116000 · 69,201 vehicles
- critical Power Train 21V028000 · 42,887 vehicles
- critical Power Train 20V124000 · 33,237 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 20V580000 · 2,114 vehicles
- high Power Train 19V636000 · 3,733 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V083000 · 1,055 vehicles
- critical Power Train 24V797000 · 463,295 vehicles
- critical Electrical System 19V888000 · 350,371 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Seat Belts 19V814000 · 556,399 vehicles
- high Tires 21V985000 · 626 vehicles
- high Tires 21V115000 · 33,838 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep Gladiator Pickup | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Gladiator Pickup 4WD | Sierra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup or the 2020 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 80.8 to 73.5, on space & cargo, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2020 GMC Sierra scores 80.8 and the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup 73.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup or the 2020 GMC Sierra?
2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 7 recalls. 2020 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 12 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup and the 2020 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2020 GMC Sierra wins: it has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 3, is rated 26 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and seats 6 against 5. Where the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 49 against 32) and costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,550 against $3,700).