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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD vs. GMC Sierra 3500

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$34,500
2WD Double Cab Work Truck 2WD Double Cab Custom 4WD Double Cab Work Truck 2WD Double Cab LT 4WD Double Cab Custom 4WD Double Cab LT w/1LT 4WD Double Cab LT w/2LT
$48,500
2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro 2WD Double Cab 162" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro 2WD Crew Cab 159" Pro 2WD Crew Cab 172" Pro 4WD Double Cab 162" Pro 4WD Crew Cab 159" Pro 4WD Crew Cab 172" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLE 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4 4WD Crew Cab 172" AT4 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali Ultimate 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali Ultimate
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Starting MSRP
$34,500
$48,500
Towing Capacity
9,400 lbs
20,000 lbs
Bed Length
79 in
98 in
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 22 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
355 hp
  • 401 hp
  • 470 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
383 @ 4100
464 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
355 @ 5600
401 @ 5200
Displacement
5.3L/325
6.6L/-TBD-
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
15 City / 22 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Front Tire Size
P255/70R17
LT275/70R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/70R17
LT275/70R18
Spare Tire Size
P255/70R17
LT275/70R18
Front Wheel Size
17 x 8.0 in
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 8.0 in
18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bars
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
N/A
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
3-Stage Multi-Leaf

Steering

Steering comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47 ft
47 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Passenger Capacity
6
3
Front Head Room
43 in
43 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
45 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
66 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
61 in
Second Head Room
39 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
35 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
66 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
60 in
N/A
Wheelbase
144 in
142 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
230 in
236 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
80 in
82 in
Height, Overall
74 in
81 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
11 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
11 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
98 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
65 in
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
21 in
Tailgate Width
62 in
N/A
Cargo Volume
61 ft³
84 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity
9,400 lbs
20,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,350 lbs
4,770 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,400 lbs
19,080 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
940 lbs
1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,400 lbs
14,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
15,000 lbs
24,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,895 lbs
3,545 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,968 lbs
2,666 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,890 lbs
6,211 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,110 lbs
4,739 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,137 lbs
4,739 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
36 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,800 lbs
11,650 lbs
Curb Weight
4,863 lbs
6,211 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,000 lbs
10,950 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
720
720
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
170

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD2026 GMC Sierra 3500
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.18 in
14 x 1.6 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.6 x 0.79 in
14.1 x 1.3 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is more reliable than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2019 Silverado 1500 LD versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2026 Sierra 3500.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is more fuel efficient than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 with 17 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 with a $34,500 starting MSRP versus a $48,500 starting MSRP.

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