2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2026 GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra edges it, 76.3 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Colorado 2WD, is EP…
2026 GMC Sierra
The 2026 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…
2026 GMC Sierra
Slight edgeThe GMC Sierra edges it, 76.3 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 72.3 | 2026 GMC Sierraoverall 76.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 30 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90.1 | 46.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 72.3 | 76.3 | |||||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for GMC Sierra
GMC Sierra: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · GMC Sierra: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 68 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,550).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 150 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 63).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
- A 5-year powertrain warranty.
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
38 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,400 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 213 in | — |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,716 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,716 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,250 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,684 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | — |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 337 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 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
10 features · differences first, then sharedSafety2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| Power-assisted four-wheel discs with Duralife™ long-life brake rotors; standard ABS | std | — |
| Power-assisted four-wheel discs with Duralife™ long-life brake rotors; standard ABS | std | — |
Exterior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels (std. WT) | std | — |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires (WT) | std | — |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo Base Output: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft (Standard: WT & LT) | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential (std. WT and LT) | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Front suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks (2WD and 4WD) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| Max Trailering 7,700 lbs. (WT & LT available; Trail Boss & Z71 standard) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V494000 · 11 vehicles
- critical Power Train 26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V496000 · 952 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- minor Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,400 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $32,400 – $50,700 5 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 68 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $1,100 |
| EV range | — | 410 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra edges it, 76.3 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 GMC Sierra scores 76.3 and the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 72.3. 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
2026 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 5 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2026 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2026 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 68 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,550), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 150 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 63). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.