2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 95.4 to 60.9, on safety, fuel & range.
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 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Cybertruck Long R…
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 95.4 to 60.9, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 95.4 | 2026 GMC Sierraoverall 60.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.8 | 89.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 95.9 | 39.3 |
| 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 | 95.4 | 60.9 |
GMC Sierra: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Tesla Cybertruck: model-level data · GMC Sierra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- highWheels26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- minorElectrical System25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
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| Tesla Cybertruck | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck AWD | SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 79 | 68 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $950 | $1,100 |
| EV range | 325 mi | 410 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 95.4 to 60.9, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck scores 95.4 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 60.9. 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 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 GMC Sierra?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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.