GMC Sierra 1500 vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Length205.6 in – 249.2 in
- Height73.5 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance11.8 in – 13.4 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 5,487 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 14.7 in shorter (227.4 in vs 242.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 4.2 in taller (73.7 in vs 77.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 150.7 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Sierra 1500 has 2.8 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 1,139 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 6,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: GMC Sierra 1500 has 2.8 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 1,139 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 6,113 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 12.4 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 150.7 in)
- Length: GMC Sierra 1500 is 14.7 in shorter (227.4 in vs 242.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 4.2 in taller (73.7 in vs 77.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- More ground clearanceGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 has 2.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Sierra 1500 — Based on length × width (GMC Sierra 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 242.1 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 77.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 150.7 in | 12.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | 9.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,974 lb | 6,113 lb | 1,139 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 249.2 in).
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