2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2025 GMC Sierra

The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 87.2 to 79.9, on safety, fuel & range.

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightni…

2025 GMC Sierra

The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierra…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

Clear win

The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 87.2 to 79.9, on safety, fuel & range.

Safety2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 10.4

Fuel & range2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 3.2

Category · weight	2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 87.2	2025 GMC Sierraoverall 79.9
Pricew 4	no data	no data
Fuel & rangew 3	94.2	91
Safetyw 4	82	71.6
Space & cargow 2	no data	no data
Performancew 2	no data	no data
Tech & comfortw 3	no data	no data
Warrantyw 2	no data	no data
Overall	87.2	79.9

Ford F-150 Lightning: model-level data · GMC Sierra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Ford F-150 Lightning

Safety Signal76 C

NHTSA overall—

Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —

Recalls3

Owner complaints7 · 3 crashes · 1 fires

Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (3), Engine (2)

Top recalls

highPower Train25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V438000 · 5 vehicles
highSuspension25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles

GMC Sierra

Safety Signal84 B

NHTSA overall★★★★★

Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆

Recalls2

Owner complaints119 · 3 crashes · 0 fires

Most complained aboutEngine (51), Power Train (26), Electrical System (23)

Top recalls

highEquipment Adaptive/Mobility25V876000 · 86 vehicles
highSeats25V015000 · 5 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty

	Ford F-150 Lightning	GMC Sierra
Price	—	—
Price range across trims	—	—
Powertrains	BEV	BEV, GAS, Diesel
EPA configuration compared	F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	Sierra EV
Combined mpg / MPGe	72	64
EPA annual fuel cost	$1,050	$1,200
EV range	300 mi	390 mi
Basic warranty	—	—
Powertrain warranty	—	—
Roadside assistance	—	—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 GMC Sierra?

The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 87.2 to 79.9, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 87.2 and the 2025 GMC Sierra 79.9. 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 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 GMC Sierra?

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 GMC Sierra: 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.