Chevrolet 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500
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Highlights
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$15,030
Starting MSRP
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$38,300
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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9,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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79 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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200 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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3
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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2.7L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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255/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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255/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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255/70R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume
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72 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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70 in
Height, Overall
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76 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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211 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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118 in
Wheelbase
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126 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,806 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,288 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,294 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,412 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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2,294 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,412 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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8,900 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,225 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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9,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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2,335 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,613 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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1,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,675 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,700 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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3,806 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,288 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.6 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 with 20 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 with a $15,030 starting MSRP versus a $38,300 starting MSRP.
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