2026 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2026 GMC Sierra
Too close to call: Chevrolet Silverado 81.6 vs GMC Sierra 80.3 with these weights.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 31 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
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 Chevrolet Silverado
Toss-upToo close to call: Chevrolet Silverado 81.6 vs GMC Sierra 80.3 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2026 GMC Sierraoverall 80.3 | 2026 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 81.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 56.9 | 58.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 80.3 | 81.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
GMC Sierra: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim WT 4WD. 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 2026 Chevrolet Silverado wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (126 against 150 filed with NHTSA).
- It goes 14 miles further on a charge (424 against 410 miles of EPA range).
- It is rated 70 combined against 68 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2026 GMC Sierra answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 63 against 62).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($1,100 a year).
- A 3-year basic 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
1 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC Sierra | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $36,900 |
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.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC 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
Chevrolet Silverado
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 Equipment 25V815000 · 3,408 vehicles
- minor Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC Sierra | Chevrolet SilveradoWT 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $36,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $36,900 – $71,800 13 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS, Diesel | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) | Silverado EV Ext Range WT |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 68 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 410 mi | 424 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 GMC Sierra or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
Too close to call: Chevrolet Silverado 81.6 vs GMC Sierra 80.3 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado scores 81.6 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 80.3. 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 GMC Sierra or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
2026 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 5 recalls. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 GMC Sierra and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (126 against 150 filed with NHTSA), goes 14 miles further on a charge (424 against 410 miles of EPA range), and is rated 70 combined against 68 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2026 GMC Sierra answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 63 against 62). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, the same EPA fuel cost ($1,100 a year), and a 3-year basic warranty.