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| 13,300 | Max. Towing (lbs) | 13,200 |
| 2,260 | Max. Payload (lbs) | 2,240 |
| 11.22 | Ground Clearance (in.) | 11.1 |
GM makes two very popular light-duty, full-size pickup trucks on the market, competing with the likes of other popular light-duty trucks in the segment, such as the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. Those two trucks from GM happen to be the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500. Both of these trucks have established themselves as best-sellers within their segment, and many truck shoppers are almost always eager to find out what's new with each model year and figure out which one to buy based on feature set and budget. So, when it comes to the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, which one do you go with?
Regarding new features, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 keeps the new features rather modest for the new model year. Some of the changes include the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel being standard on the AT4X and an active exhaust being made available for select trims. You have access to two all-new premium aluminum wheel designs and two new colors, including Downpour Metallic and Thunderstorm Gray. The Sierra 1500 is available in three cab sizes, three bed formats, and eight trims, starting with the Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali, and the Denali Ultimate. The AT4X is also available in the special AEV Edition for off-road enthusiasts.
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is also available in three cab formats and three bed sizes. Unlike the Sierra 1500, the Silverado 1500 has a litany of new features for the model year. Like the Sierra, the Duramax is now standard for the Silverado 1500's ZR2 off-road trim. Additionally, the Silverado has also received two new colors in the form of Lakeshore Blue Metallic and Slate Gray Metallic. The active exhaust with sport mode is included with all trims that can be equipped with the 6.2-liter V8, and the Midnight Edition is now available for the High Country trim.
What's more is that Chevy added various quality-of-life features to the 2024 model, such as Adaptive Cruise Control being standard on the High Country, a new Blackout Appearance Package, new Safety Package features, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto being standard on the WT trim. The Silverado is available across nine trims, starting with the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ, and High Country.
A full-size, light-duty pickup truck makes its bread and butter from its utility functionality. It's extremely important for trucks to be able to tow and haul and get the work done with efficiency. Thanks to both the Silverado and Sierra being built on the same platform, they offer some great towing and hauling capabilities. You can expect to get a lot out of both trucks. However, there is a slight edge given to the Silverado 1500 in the utility department when it comes to trailering and hauling.
For the Sierra 1500, the truck has a base towing capacity of 9,400 lbs and a maximum towing capacity of 13,200 lbs. When you compare that to the Chevy Silverado, however, the Chevy pickup can manage a base tow rating of 9,500 lbs and a maximum trailering rating of 13,300 lbs when properly equipped. So yes, there is a slight difference in total towing capacity between the Silverado 1500 and the Sierra 1500. You get an extra 100 lbs worth of towing at nearly every level with the Silverado 1500, which might not seem like much to casual truck drivers but would be very important for those who do a lot of towing and trailering.
Additionally, there are differences in the hauling capabilities of both trucks. The GMC Sierra 1500 has a base hauling capability of 1,820 lbs and a maximum hauling capability of 2,240 lbs. Those are great numbers for GMC's light-duty pickup, but they still come up short compared to the Silverado 1500, which has a base hauling rating of 1,970 lbs in the cargo bed and a max rating of up to 2,260 lbs. So you get 150 lbs of additional hauling capabilities on the low end with the Silverado 1500 over the Sierra 1500 and up to 20 lbs of additional hauling capabilities on the upper end of the spectrum. In either case, you are getting more utility out of the Silverado 1500 compared to the GMC Sierra 1500 when it comes to towing, trailering, and payload hauls. So, if this is important to you, then the 2024 Silverado 1500 might be the preferable choice.
While the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 are practically the same in many regards, they're also vastly different in other cases, especially when it comes to trim offerings and the features attached to those trims. For instance, the Silverado 1500 doesn't have the Denali or Denali Ultimate, and while people might like the luxury features, the Silverado 1500 still offers the High Country with many high-quality features in itself, including front power driver seats and Super Cruise, features you also get on the Denali. However, the Silverado 1500 shines over the Sierra 1500 because it's much more affordable.
The Sierra 1500 starts with an MSRP of $46,700, which is thousands more than the Silverado 1500 for many of the same features or trim options.[a] Obviously, if luxury is the bigger focus of your trucking endeavors, then the Sierra 1500 offers that in spades. However, for an affordable price, you still get access to many great features in the Silverado 1500, just the same as the Sierra 1500. This includes practical functionality, interior cabin features like wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and Wi-Fi hotspot support with plenty of cabin storage and seating space.
If budget is a factor in your purchasing decision between the two full-size pickup trucks, then you save thousands with the Silverado 1500 by comparison. Sure, you get a lot more luxury options with the Sierra, but if you’re looking for value, the Silverado offers a rugged pickup packed with an array of desirable features for an affordable price. If strength and performance is more important to you than leather seats and a high-end stereo system, the Silverado 1500 is a worthy investment that will provide you with a host of great features, along with the power you need to tackle your daily challenges.
Off-road traversal is a big selling point for the 2024 Silverado 1500 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. Both come with multiple ways to travel off-road, with the Silverado 1500 having three trims geared toward off-road traversal in the form of the Custom Trail Boss, the LT Trail Boss, and the ZR2. The Sierra 1500 has the AT4 and the AT4X. So why is this significant? In addition to having more off-road options for entry-level, mid-level, and high-level off-road enthusiasts, the capabilities of the Silverado 1500 are ever-so-slightly more pronounced than the Sierra 1500 in the off-road category.
A prime example is in the specs for the Silverado 1500 ZR2 and the Sierra 1500 AT4X. Both come with high-level suspension systems designed for off-road traversal, such as the Multimatic DSSV dampers, raised suspension, off-road tires, and skid plates to protect the undercarriage. However, the Silverado 1500 ZR2 has a slightly higher ground clearance than the Sierra 1500 AT4X. The Sierra AT4X tops out at 11.1 inches, whereas the ZR2 tops out at 11.22 inches. This is a minor thing but still an advantage when it comes to clearing obstacles with the ZR2.
This can become an important facet of how you approach off-road traversal and make the most use of your vehicles on dirt trails, gravel roads, or forest paths. Ground clearance is especially important for rock crawling, where objects underneath the vehicle can impede your traversal. Every inch counts; in this case, the Silverado 1500 has a slight advantage over the Sierra 1500 regarding the ZR2 versus the AT4X. If practical, economical, and utilitarian functionality are more important than style or luxury, then the 2024 Silverado 1500 certainly wins out by comparison to the 2024 Sierra 1500.
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