2024 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2024 GMC Sierra
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 82.1 to 52.4, on fuel & range, safety.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightn…
2024 GMC Sierra
The 2024 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 …
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 82.1 to 52.4, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 82.1 | 2024 GMC Sierraoverall 52.4 | ||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 31 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 68.6 | 68.4 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| 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 | 82.1 | 52.4 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Sierra
Ford F-150 Lightning: 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 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 386 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $2,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,850).
- It is rated 70 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2024 GMC Sierra answers
- It has 12 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 9.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 78 against 56).
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, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- critical Electrical System 25V131000 · 950 vehicles
- critical Suspension 24V949000 · 11,922 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V320000 · 10 vehicles
- minor Exterior Lighting 24V755000 · 1,962 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Sierra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 70 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,100 | $3,850 |
| EV range | 320 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 GMC Sierra?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 82.1 to 52.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 82.1 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 52.4. 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 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 GMC Sierra?
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 4 recalls. 2024 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 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 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2024 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 386 filed with NHTSA), costs $2,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,850), and is rated 70 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2024 GMC Sierra answers: it has 12 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 9 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 78 against 56).