2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 72.2 to 65, on safety. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
2026 GMC Sierra
The 2026 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…
2026 Honda Ridgeline
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ridgeline AWD, is EPA-…
2026 Honda Ridgeline
Clear winThe Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 72.2 to 65, on safety. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Ridgelineoverall 72.2 | 2026 GMC Sierraoverall 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 35.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 38.8 |
| 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 | 72.2 | 65 |
GMC Sierra: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Honda Ridgeline: model-level data · GMC Sierra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Ridgeline
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V494000 · 10 vehicles
- criticalPower Train26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- highWheels26V496000 · 952 vehicles
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- minorElectronic Stability Control (Esc)25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda Ridgeline | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Ridgeline AWD | SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 68 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $1,100 |
| EV range | — | 410 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
The Honda Ridgeline wins clearly, 72.2 to 65, on safety. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Ridgeline scores 72.2 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 65. 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 Honda Ridgeline or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
2026 Honda Ridgeline: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 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.