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2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Nissan Frontier

Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.2 vs GMC Sierra 65.3 with these weights. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 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 Nissan Frontier

The 2026 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

2026 Nissan Frontier

Toss-up

Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.2 vs GMC Sierra 65.3 with these weights. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.

Safety2026 Nissan Frontier leads by 50.2
Fuel & range2026 GMC Sierra leads by 64.8
Category · weight2026 Nissan Frontieroverall 66.22026 GMC Sierraoverall 65.3
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 335.2100
Safetyw 489.539.3
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall66.265.3

GMC Sierra: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)

Nissan Frontier: 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 3.1 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

Nissan Frontier

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★☆☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutPower Train (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Structure (1)

Top recalls

  • highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles

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
Nissan FrontierGMC Sierra
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASBEV, GAS, Diesel
EPA configuration comparedFrontier 2WDSIERRA 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 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 GMC Sierra?

Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.2 vs GMC Sierra 65.3 with these weights. The GMC Sierra is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Frontier scores 66.2 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 65.3. 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 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 GMC Sierra?

2026 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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.