Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Ford F-150
$788
Average Annual
Repair Cost
GMC Sierra 1500
$727
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
3
1
2
Above Average
The Ford F-150 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $788 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the F-150.
3
1
2
Above Average
The GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $727 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Sierra 1500.
“2002 Sierra Denali. Overall great truck. Engine is has plenty of power. Love the AWD and Quadrasteer. 82K miles on it now. Avg MPG is 12.7 :( Only problems I've had is the brakes are complete crap,...”
“2002 Sierra Denali. Overall great truck. Engine is has plenty of power. Love the AWD and...”
The Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are both full-size, body-on-frame, half-ton pickup trucks. Both trucks come with rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive.
When it comes to their standard engines, the F-150 and the Sierra 1500 are closely matched. The F-150 has 290 horsepower, while the Sierra 1500 offers 285 horsepower. If you’re looking to upgrade the engine, the F-150’s top gasoline option provides 395 horsepower, and the Sierra tops it with 420 horsepower. The Ford also has a diesel option, but the GMC does not.
The other major difference between the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 is in their body materials. The F-150 uses tough but lightweight aluminum for its body structure, which saves lots of weight. The Sierra 1500 has a traditional steel body, which offers strength, but with a weight penalty.
Both the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are good, solid pickups that come in a variety of trim levels, from basic work truck to full leather-lined luxury. Take a close look and drive each one, and see which you prefer.