Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs. GMC Sierra 3500HD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500HD contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and the GMC Sierra 3500HD.
When we compare the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the GMC Sierra 3500HD's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The GMC Sierra 3500HD has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the GMC Sierra 3500HD's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ranges from $13,791 to $39,595 while a used 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD is priced between $75,945 to $119,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 3500HD base engine makes 401 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and the GMC Sierra 3500HD are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 offers a bed length of 97.6 inches, and the GMC Sierra 3500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,060
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$25,554
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$22,700 - $30,620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$55,565 - $103,435
Starting MSRP:
$46,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,268
Price Range:
$13,791 - $39,595
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$18,998
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$11,554 - $26,268
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
172,267
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$92,827
Price Range:
$75,945 - $119,990
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
639
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16,796
# Good or Great Deals:
127
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 3500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Rankings
Not yet available
GMC Sierra 3500HD Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trim Levels
LS, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
GMC Sierra 3500HD Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
360 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12000 lbs
Max Payload:
4658 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
4583 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4942 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
224.5 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
236.3 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT265/75R16E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic / Thunderstorm Gray
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan cloth / Tan premium cloth / Tan vinyl
Gray
Dark Charcoal cloth / Dark Charcoal premium cloth / Dark Charcoal vinyl
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Jet Black
