GMC Sierra 2500HD vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 2500HD · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length225.0 in – 259.1 in
- Height77.5 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.7 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight5,630 lb – 6,601 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 19.8 in shorter (242.1 in vs 222.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: GMC Sierra 2500HD is 4.1 in taller (77.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 2500HD has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 136.3 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 2500HD is 1,276 lb heavier (6,116 lb vs 4,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 2500HD is 1,276 lb heavier (6,116 lb vs 4,840 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 2500HD has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 136.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 19.8 in shorter (242.1 in vs 222.3 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 2500HD is 4.1 in taller (77.9 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 19.8 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 2500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 2500HD | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 242.1 in | 222.3 in | 19.8 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 77.9 in | 73.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.7 in | 136.3 in | 14.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,116 lb | 4,840 lb | 1,276 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 225.0 in – 259.1 in).
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