GMC Sierra 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Sierra 2500HD 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 GMC Sierra 2500HD.
When we compare the GMC Sierra 1500's and the GMC Sierra 2500HD's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The GMC Sierra 2500HD has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500's and the GMC Sierra 2500HD's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 2500HD is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500's price is between $49,233 and $86,385, with the GMC Sierra 2500HD priced between $64,736 and $98,579.
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 GMC Sierra 2500HD loses 31.2 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 2500HD retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.0 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 2500HD's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 2500HD being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 7.9 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 2500HD the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 2500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Sierra 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 1500’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 2500HD base engine makes 401 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Sierra 2500HD are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the GMC Sierra 2500HD are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the GMC Sierra 2500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Sierra 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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:
64736 - 98579
Starting MSRP:
46700
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:
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:
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 $:
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 $:
14879
Depreciation %:
0.31860795
Resale Value $:
31821
Residual Value %:
0.68139205
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.27965623
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.23881261 - 0.32504842
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.0
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:
0.478
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
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
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2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
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3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 8GMC Sierra 2500HD Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 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)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
GMC Sierra 2500HD Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, 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):
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):
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:
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:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3689 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:
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
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:
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:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
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:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
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:
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:
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:
6267 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
79.9 inches
Length:
236.3 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
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
Onyx Black
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
White
Coastal Dune / Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
