Chevrolet Silverado vs GMC Sierra
The Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra are rated the same on fuel economy: 20 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 132 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 0 | 8 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 3,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 132 for the GMC Sierra. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 13 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 11 for the GMC Sierra.