Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Which is bigger?

• Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 in shorter (234.8 in vs 226.3 in)
• Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 81.2 in)
• Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 2.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 76.8 in)
• Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 141.8 in)
• Ground clearance: GMC Sierra 1500 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.5 in)
• Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 163 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,085 lb)

Biggest size differences

1. Ground clearance: GMC Sierra 1500 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.5 in)
2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 141.8 in)
3. Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 in shorter (234.8 in vs 226.3 in)
4. Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 2.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 76.8 in)
5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 163 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,085 lb)

Practical verdicts

• Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500
• Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 1.2 in
• More ground clearanceGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 has 0.9 in more clearance
• Smaller exterior footprintGMC Sierra 1500 — Based on length × width (GMC Sierra 1500)

Dimension comparison

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.0 in – 239.6 in).