Both the Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.
Compare the2026 GMC Sierra 1500VS 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Safety
Engine
As tested in Motor Trend the GMC Sierra 1500 V8 is faster than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8:
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Sierra 1500 |
Silverado 1500 |
| Zero to 60 MPH |
5.7 sec |
6.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile |
14.1 sec |
14.8 sec |
| Speed in 1/4 Mile |
99 MPH |
94.1 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Sierra 1500 gets better mileage than the Silverado 1500:
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MPG |
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RWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
23 city/29 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
18 city/21 hwy |
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AWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
22 city/26 hwy |
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AT4 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
21 city/24 hwy |
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AT4X 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
19 city/20 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/21 hwy |
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Elevation 2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/19 hwy |
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Elevation 2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/18 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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RWD |
2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
18 city/21 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/21 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
16 city/21 hwy |
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AWD |
Z71 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
21 city/24 hwy |
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ZR2 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
20 city/23 hwy |
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2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
17 city/20 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
16 city/19 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
15 city/20 hwy |
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Z71 5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/19 hwy |
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Trail Boss 2.7 turbo 4-cyl. |
16 city/17 hwy |
Brakes and Stopping
The Sierra 1500 stops much shorter than the Silverado 1500:
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Sierra 1500 |
Silverado 1500 |
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| 60 to 0 MPH |
118 feet |
139 feet |
Motor Trend |
Suspension and Handling
The Sierra 1500 Short Box Denali Ultimate Crew Cab handles at .77 G’s, while the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.
The Sierra 1500 Short Box Denali Ultimate Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab (28 seconds @ .63 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).
For better maneuverability, the Sierra 1500’s turning circle is tighter than the Silverado 1500’s:
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Sierra 1500 |
Silverado 1500 |
| Regular Cab Long Bed |
44 feet |
44.6 feet |
| Extended Cab Standard Bed |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Short Bed |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Extended Cab Standard Bed 4x4 |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 |
46.3 feet |
46.3 feet |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed 4x4 |
49.5 feet |
49.5 feet |
Ergonomics
The Sierra 1500’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.
The Sierra 1500 AT4X/Denali Ultimate has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Silverado 1500.
Recommendations
J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sierra 1500 third among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Silverado 1500 isn’t in the top three.