2025 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2025 GMC Sierra
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 97.8 to 91, on safety, fuel & range.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 33 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
Clear winThe Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 97.8 to 91, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 91 | 2025 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 97.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.8 | 95.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91 | 97.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Work Truck 2WD. 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 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 133 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 70 combined against 64 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 310 hp.
- 430 lb-ft.
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
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,700 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 75.7 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 211 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 127 in | 127 in |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 43.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 44.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,500 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,410 lbs | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,800 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,260 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/70R17 | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66 in | 66 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
16 features · differences first, then sharedSafety5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | std | — |
| Cruise Control standard on Work Truck trim | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Vented front and rear DuralifeTM brake rotors | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | std | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | opt | — |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | opt | — |
Chassis3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | std | — |
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V937000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC SierraPro 2WD | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | — 15 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS, Diesel | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Sierra EV | Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 64 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 390 mi | 422 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 97.8 to 91, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado scores 97.8 and the 2025 GMC Sierra 91. 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 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 2025 GMC Sierra and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins: it lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2, has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 133 filed with NHTSA), and is rated 70 combined against 64 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, 310 hp, and 430 lb-ft.