Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD vs. GMC Sierra 3500
Highlights
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
|
|
| 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 22 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
720
|
720
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
170
|
Brakes
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD | 2026 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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