What’s the difference between a GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado

Today I explain what makes the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado different from one another... and it’s not as much as you might think!

[kirbyroad]

I own both and there is a big difference in many areas and many similarities also. My GMC has way more options than my silveraldo. It also rides totally different, my GMC is a lot smoother on the road. I like my slightly older GMC more as it more comfortable to drive. It also has an 8 foot bed over the chevys 6.5 foot which might help its ride. Nicer wheel package and no active fuel management where the chevy has AFM. They both have a 5.3 v8 but the sierra is more responsive.

[jblue]

I have owned both, and in my opinion, the GMC is a more quality made truck !

[tltsw]

Ok I work for GM and the real Difference is the ride and let me explain. Go to your build sheet that should be located in your glove box look for Z71 or Z88 and this is going to be your total package. There are basically 2 types of Z71 package and 1 being true off road and the other being the appearance package with 4 wheel drive. So going back to your build sheet if see Z88 you have a softer suspension with 20 inch wheels and Z71 appearance package with 4wheel drive. GMC prefers to use this for the ride and still have the off road abilities. Now GMC gives you more luxurious equipment like Bose sat radio with touch navigation and 6 position leather seats that are heated cooled. Where as Chevy your getting a great truck but Chevrolet doesn’t use that package. So yes GMC is like having your cake and eating it to type truck with a better ride. All I own is GMC

[TheYoungAze]

Definitely will take one of these over and ford truck anyday

[Midoan]

There is one major thing as well: The dash board area in the Sierra is soft touch while it is hard plastic in the Chevy Silverado

[RobertWilliams-oxhz]

GMC Sierra's and Chevy Silverado's are pretty much the same truck. In the past GMC marketed mainly to commercial buyers, and Chevy's were predominantly sold to private buyers. Nowadays GMC's are marketed as a slightly higher end pickup truck. Even though you can pretty much option out the trucks the same way. However it gives GM an excuse to sell you the same truck for a little more.

[garymccarver]

The GMC is just a classier truck....has been for years.

[tetlow]

Those logos haven't been metal since the 80's.

[edwardbreen]

Love our G.M.C. 2012 rides nice and drives wonderful.

[Jonathan-tbfm]

Different grills and the trucks have different trim options. Other than that they are the same.

[speeddemon_]

Even though they are basically the same still makes me wonder which ones a better work horse for any rough conditions and possible down the line like after 10-15 years later accessible stock parts or even quality aftermarket parts

[hornetbrown]

60s/70s/80s GMC used to translate into a heavier duty truck (heavier suspension/payload than a Chevrolet. Now GMCs are a touch more luxurious and upscale than Chevolets.

[NimsChannel]

I suppose it comes down to whether you want your tailgate door handle to break off in 2 years or 10 years.

[codeofconductcodeofconduct]

I own a 1986 gmc c1500 with the 305 v8. Red leather interior with only 86, 000miles. Only rust is rocker panels. Best vehicle i have ever owned personally

[aaronleonardbryant]

you forgot to mention that the GMC comes with the stitched padded dash and the Silverado is hard plastic. Also the trim around the radio and vents in the GMC is real brushed aluminum vs plastic

[TheAnushir]

Two identical twins from the same mother (GM), having slight variations.

[jdorney]

Same frame, engines, drivetrains and chassis. How the remainder is fashioned is consumer preference. I own one of each and love them both.

[srcastic]

Ford claims the F-150 to be the number one selling vehicle in the IS for three decades running. But that counts with these trucks counted as separate vehicles. The reality is when you count these as GM trucks, which is what they are, they almost double Ford’s numbers.

[madeyalook]

I have a 2012 Silverado 1500 5.8 ltz crew cab with all the features its amazing no complaints I upgraded from a 96 Chevy (my first vehicle ever purchased and it still runs like a clock with 250k original miles) I also own a 2018 Toyota Tacoma sr5 pro and its interior features are nothing compared too the Chevy ltz but it saves gas .


So I basically own a 2012 GMC slt as well 😁

[jeffshultz]

Good guys drive bowties!
I always think of a GMC as more of a truck for my grandfather.