GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Chevrolet Colorado
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Colorado 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 GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Colorado.
When comparing the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and reliability. The GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Colorado have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 ranges from $42,688 to $83,448 while a used 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is priced between $33,995 to $49,312. For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500's price is between $49,233 and $86,385, with the Chevrolet Colorado priced between $35,320 and $55,160.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Sierra 1500 loses 42.1 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Colorado loses 42.3 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Colorado.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Colorado's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Chevrolet Colorado being ranked 5 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Colorado the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Colorado a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Sierra 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Colorado makes 310 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sierra 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Chevrolet Colorado offers a bed length of 61.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Sierra 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Colorado, with an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
49233 - 86385
Starting MSRP:
38300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
39371
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36900 - 41260
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
35320 - 55160
Starting MSRP:
32400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
34483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32150 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64780
Price Range:
42688 - 83448
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
61430
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55849 - 64780
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41803
Price Range:
33995 - 49312
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803 - 41803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16302
Depreciation %:
0.42564424
Resale Value $:
21998
Residual Value %:
0.57435576
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.40988565
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.28987414 - 0.43112079
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13866
Depreciation %:
0.42794783
Resale Value $:
18534
Residual Value %:
0.5720521700000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.41437655
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.38828901 - 0.42794783
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.349
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
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
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 8Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, Z71, ZR2
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 out of 5 Stars
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9000 lbs
Max Payload:
2230 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1710 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
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:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
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
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
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4440 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
211 inches
Wheelbase:
126.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4310 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
78.8 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Gray
Sterling Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Orange
Sunrise Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Blue
Dark Ming Blue / Snowdrift Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic / Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
