Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs. GMC Sierra 3500HD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 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 3500HD and the GMC Sierra 3500HD.
In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the GMC Sierra 3500HD's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The GMC Sierra 3500HD has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and GMC Sierra 3500HD have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the GMC Sierra 3500HD's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 3500HD is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.
Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's price is between $54,308 and $93,259, with the GMC Sierra 3500HD priced between $62,159 and $105,067.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD loses 31.8 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 3500HD loses 30.5 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 3500HD retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 8.5 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 3500HD's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD being ranked 7 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the GMC Sierra 3500HD being ranked 2 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.9 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 3500HD the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 3500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the GMC Sierra 3500HD makes 401 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the GMC Sierra 3500HD are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the GMC Sierra 3500HD offer bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
54308 - 93259
Starting MSRP:
46800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
62159 - 105067
Starting MSRP:
47900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15151
Depreciation %:
0.32373091
Resale Value $:
31649
Residual Value %:
0.67626909
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.27965623
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.23881261 - 0.32504842
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14927
Depreciation %:
0.31163489
Resale Value $:
32973
Residual Value %:
0.68836511
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.27965623
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.23881261 - 0.32504842
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.42
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 3500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.556
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9GMC Sierra 3500HD Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 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)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Trim Levels
High Country, LT, LTZ, 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:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
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:
6.6 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
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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
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:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
236.3 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Indigo Blue / Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Coastal Dune / Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
