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2025 GMC Sierra vs 2025 Nissan Frontier

The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 92.1 to 69.3, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Frontier is ahead on safety.

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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…

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2025 Nissan Frontier

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-r…

Verdict · default weights

2025 GMC Sierra

Clear win

The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 92.1 to 69.3, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Frontier is ahead on safety.

Fuel & range2025 GMC Sierra leads by 61.9
Space & cargo2025 GMC Sierra leads by 20
Safety2025 Nissan Frontier leads by 5.1
Category · weight2025 Nissan Frontieroverall 69.32025 GMC Sierraoverall 92.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 338.1100
Safetyw 487.382.2
Space & cargow 280100
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall69.392.1

Nissan Frontier: 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.
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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.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Nissan Frontier

Safety Signal86 B
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★☆☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls3
Owner complaints7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutService Brakes (2), Unspecified (2), Wheels (1)

Top recalls

  • highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
  • minorExterior Lighting25V508000 · 13,719 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V324000 · 79,755 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
Nissan FrontierGMC Sierra
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASBEV, GAS, Diesel
EPA configuration comparedFrontier 2WDSierra EV
Combined mpg / MPGe2164
EPA annual fuel cost$2,950$1,200
EV range390 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 GMC Sierra?

The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 92.1 to 69.3, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Frontier is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 92.1 and the 2025 Nissan Frontier 69.3. 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 Nissan Frontier or the 2025 GMC Sierra?

2025 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 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.