GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

GMC Sierra 1500

$727
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$714
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

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.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $714 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 Silverado 1500.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$727
inexpensive
expensive
$714
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.2
not often
very often
0.23
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
15%
not urgent
urgent
16%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (4)
4 (22)
3 (14)
2 (2)
1 (2)
“Our Sierra Denali 2005 extended cabin is as comfortable as a luxury sedan, very roomy in the back, the kids love to watch their favorites DVD movies on the rear seats entertainment system. With its...”
“Our Sierra Denali 2005 extended cabin is as comfortable as a luxury sedan, very roomy in the...”
5 (7)
4 (42)
3 (23)
2 (3)
1 (4)
“Small V-8;Poor Gas Milage;Nice Ride”
“Small V-8;Poor Gas Milage;Nice Ride”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are both full-size, body-on-frame, half-ton pickup trucks made by General Motors, and are very closely related. Both of them come with rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive.

The Sierra 1500 has 285 standard horsepower, and the Silverado 1500 has 310 horsepower. But with their optional engines, the Silverado 1500 tops out at 381 horsepower, with the Sierra 1500’s producing 420 horsepower. Advantage Sierra.

Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offer similar bed and cab configurations, particularly in the lower to mid-level trims. Where the Sierra 1500 excels over the Silverado 1500 is in its availability of upscale, high-luxury trims, full of wood trim and leather.

If you need 420 horsepower and the ultimate luxury interior in your pickup truck, the Sierra 1500 will satisfy you. But if you need a more basic work truck, or a notch or two above that, compare both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and see which you like better.