2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 96.9 to 49.2, on safety, fuel & range.
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 Rivian R1T
The 2026 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1T Dual Max (22in), …
2026 Rivian R1T
Clear winThe Rivian R1T wins clearly, 96.9 to 49.2, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Rivian R1Toverall 96.9 | 2026 GMC Sierraoverall 49.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 82.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94.6 | 24.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.9 | 49.2 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Rivian R1T and GMC Sierra
GMC Sierra: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Rivian R1T: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · GMC Sierra: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 Rivian R1T wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 152 filed with NHTSA).
- It has 11 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 6.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 63).
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
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPRivian R1T
Top recalls
- moderate Exterior Lighting 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V597000 · 98,828 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| Rivian R1T | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | R1T Dual Max (22in) | SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 87 | 68 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 420 mi | 410 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Rivian R1T or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 96.9 to 49.2, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Rivian R1T scores 96.9 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 49.2. 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 Rivian R1T or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
2026 Rivian R1T: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 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 Rivian R1T and the 2026 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2026 Rivian R1T wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 152 filed with NHTSA), has 11 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 6, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 63).