Chevrolet vs. GMC

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chevrolet and GMC contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chevrolet and GMC cars.

When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the GMC brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and variety of models offered. GMC has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Chevrolet versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chevrolet versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 9 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 9 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over GMC.

Chevrolet versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 9 model comparisons. Chevrolet and GMC vehicles have similar horsepower in 8 comparisons. Both Chevrolet and GMC vehicles have the same MPG in 4 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 8 comparisons, and in 5 comparisons Chevrolet and GMC have the same towing capacity.

Chevrolet versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chevrolet versus GMC overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 7 out of 9 model comparisons. Chevrolet has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 9 comparisons, and both Chevrolet and GMC are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 9 comparisons, and Chevrolet and GMC tie in 1 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Chevrolet and GMC tie for safety in 7 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 9 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher retained value ratings in 4 out of 9 comparisons, and Chevrolet and GMC tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Best 5-seater SUVs, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs. GMC has better car rankings in 9 categories: GMC Sierra 3500HD in Best 6-seater Trucks, GMC Acadia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best 8-seater SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best Crossover SUVs, GMC Sierra 3500HD in Best Heavy Duty Trucks, GMC Yukon in Best Large SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best Midsize SUVs, GMC Canyon in Best Midsize Trucks, and GMC Acadia in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 3 categories: Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, and Chevrolet Equinox in Most Reliable Small SUVs. GMC has better car rankings in 4 categories: GMC Yukon in Most Reliable Large SUVs, GMC Acadia in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, GMC Canyon in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, and GMC Yukon in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks and Chevrolet Equinox in Safest Small SUVs.GMC has better car rankings in 5 categories: GMC Acadia in Safest Crossover SUVs, GMC Yukon in Safest Large SUVs, GMC Acadia in Safest Midsize SUVs, GMC Canyon in Safest Midsize Trucks, and GMC Acadia in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 6 categories: Chevrolet Trax in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Chevrolet Tahoe in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Blazer in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Chevrolet Colorado in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Chevrolet Equinox in Best Small SUVs for the Money. GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Acadia in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chevrolet offers 10 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Chevrolet offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 3 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles.

Chevrolet offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.