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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.

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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…

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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-…

Verdict · default weights

2026 Honda Ridgeline

Clear win

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.

Safety2026 Honda Ridgeline leads by 61.2
Fuel & range2026 GMC Sierra leads by 64.8
Category · weight2026 Honda Ridgelineoverall 72.22026 GMC Sierraoverall 65
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 335.2100
Safetyw 410038.8
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall72.265

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.

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

Honda Ridgeline

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints8 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutExterior Lighting (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

GMC Sierra

Safety Signal51 F
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls5 · 2 critical
Owner complaints106 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutEngine (68), Power Train (24), Electrical System (11)
Do-not-drive advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.

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 RidgelineGMC Sierra
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASBEV, GAS, Diesel
EPA configuration comparedRidgeline AWDSIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger)
Combined mpg / MPGe2168
EPA annual fuel cost$2,950$1,100
EV range410 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.