2023 GMC SIERRA 1500 VS. 2023 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 COMPARISON

Exterior truck comparison of the New 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 light duty truck on the left next to the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 light duty truck on the right

2023 GMC Sierra vs. 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Comparison

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What do you look for in a light-duty pickup? What stands out to you the most? Whether you prioritize towing capacity over technology, or powertrain over the interior look and feel, we are comparing the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 to see which one fits your needs best. We will cover everything there is to know about each pickup. From the price and trims to engine options and capability, towing capacity and payload ratings to safety features and standard equipment, nothing will be left off the table. At the end, we will disclose which one is the superior pick. Read on to see the result of our findings.

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2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Front view of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 light duty truck 

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

Front view of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 light duty truck 

Price & Trims Comparison

The starting trim for the 2023 GMC Sierra is the Pro trim starting at $37,200 MSRP. Next, the SLE trim at $50,300 MSRP. The next trim is Elevation at $52,000 MSRP, the SLT at $56,000 MSRP, the AT4 at $66,800 MSRP, the Denali at $65,800 MSRP, the AT4X at $81,700 MSRP, and the Denali Ultimate at $82,200 MSRP.

The starting trim for the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the WT (Work Truck) trim at $35,600 MSRP. The next trim is Custom, starting at $42,900 MSRP, the Custom Trail Boss at $56,600 MSRP, the LT at $47,000 MSRP, the RST at $51,200 MSRP, the LT Trail Boss at $56,300 MSRP, the LTZ at $56,000 MSRP, the ZR2 at $70,100 MSRP, and the High Country at $61,100 MSRP.

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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X in volcanic red color

Key features of the 2023 GMC Sierra AT4X:

  • Standard 6.2L V8 gas engine delivering 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission
  • MultimaticTM DSSV spool-valve dampers
  • Front and rear e-locking differentials - a combination not offered on any competitor in its class
  • Heated and ventilated 16-way power front seats with massage
  • Obsidian rush interior featuring full-grain leather seating with technical-grain leather accents and authentic vanta ash wood
  • 12-Speaker Bose Premium Series with Centerpoint Surround Sound
  • Redesigned front fascia and grille with gloss-black upper and dark nickel inserts
  • New 33" Goodyear Wrangler Territory mud-terrain tires
  • Split signature c-shaped LED headlamp design 
  • Protected dual outlet exhaust
  • 18" 12-spoke high gloss-black aluminum wheels with laser etching and AEV center cap
  • AEV Stamped-Steel Front Bumper with Front Winch Capability 
  • AEV Hot-Stamped Boron Steel Front Approach Skid Plate
  • Available AT4X AEV Edition

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 in blue color

Key features of the 2023 Chevy Silverado ZR2:

  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine with 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Multimatic DSSVTM dampers
  • Front and rear Elockers
  • Off-road cut front bumper and large underbody aluminum skid plates
  • 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory mud terrain tires
  • 13.4-inch diagonal color touch-screen display
  • 12.3-inch diagonal enhanced multi-color reconfigurable Driver Information Center
  • Chevy Safety Assist plus additional advanced safety technologies
  • High gloss black color on front and rear bumpers
  • Chevytec spray-on bedliner
  • Available ZR2 Bison Edition

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate in titanium rush metallic color

Key features of the 2023 GMC Sierra Denali:

  • Standard 5.3L V8 Gas Engine
  • Available enhanced 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine or available 6.2L V8 gas engine with 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Available CarbonProTM composite bed
  • Available Super CruiseTM hands-free driver assistance technology
  • 13.4" diagonal center touch-screen
  • 12.3" diagonal digital Driver Information Center and available multicolor 15" diagonal head-up display
  • Authentic open-pore wood, patterned aluminum trim, and forge perforated-leather seating surfaces

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country

Key features of the 2023 Chevy Silverado High Country:

  • Standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine
  • Available 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel engine or available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine
  • 13.4-inch diagonal color touch-screen display
  • 12.3-inch diagonal enhanced multi-color reconfigurable Driver Information Center
  • Premium leather seating surfaces with exclusive custom perforations, stitching patterns, and authentic open-pore wood trims
  • Available Super CruiseTM with trailering
  • Offering 8 cameras with up to 14 views
  • Chevy Safety Assist plus additional advanced safety technologies

Interior Features Comparison

Interior view of the front cabin inside the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Interior Features

Starting with the SLT trim, comfortable seating and a commanding view awaits with a 13.4" diagonal color touchscreen complimented with a 12.3" diagonal configurable Driver Information Center Storage area, a 10-way power driver and front-passenger seat with 2-way lumbar control, driver-seat memory and available power-tilt/-telescoping steering column. The Elevation trim featured premium cloth interior and a 40/20/40 bench seat with heated driver/passenger seats. The AT4 features a unique Jet Black Interior with Kalahari Accents, Heated and Ventilated Perforated Front Leather Seating Surfaces, while the all-new AT4X features Obsidian Rush with Full-Grain Leather Seating, Technical-Grain Leather Accents and Authentic Vanta Ash Wood. The premium Denali features Authentic Open-Pore Wood Surfaces, Patterned Aluminum Trim, and Forge Perforated-Leather Seating. The luxurious Denali Ultimate features premium Alpine Umber Interior with Full-grain Leather Seating, Authentic Open-pore Paldao Wood, and a 16-way Power Front Seats with a Massage Function.

Interior view of the front cabin inside the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Interior Features

The Chevy Silverado 1500's interior provides a comfortable and reliable driving experience. Interior features include a 12.3" diagonal reconfigurable multi-color digital display, a premium Infotainment system with a 13.4" diagonal color touchscreen and Google Built-in compatibility, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility. Graystone leather seating surfaces with Jet Black accents and Strike Yellow Accent Stitching is available, wheels with black-painted spokes and oxide gold-painted outer ring accents (standard on ZR2), or 18" gloss black-painted aluminum wheels (available on the ZR2). Additional interior features include the electronic transmission range selector and the Bose premium 7-speaker sound system with RichBass woofer.

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Comparison of Exterior Colors & Dimensions

Illustration showing the exterior dimensions and color options for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 truck

The 2023 Sierra1500 comes with 10 exterior color options: Summit White, White Frost Tricoat, Pacific Blue Metallic, Sterling Metallic, Onyx Black, Titanium Rush Metallic, Volcanic Red Tintcoat, Dynamic Blue Metallic, Desert Sand Metallic, and Deep Bronze Metallic.

The exterior dimensions of the 2023 Sierra measure between 211-242″ L x 81″ W x 75-79″ H.

Illustration showing the exterior dimensions and color options for the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 comes with 9 color options: Dark Ash Metallic, Red Hot, NorthSky Blue Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Harvest Bronze Metallic, Summit White, Black, Glacier Blue Metallic, and Sand Dune Metallic.

The exterior dimensions of the 2023 Silverado measure 211-242″ L x 81″ W x 75-79″ H.

Engines & Powertrain Comparison

Illustration comparing the 4 engine options available between the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Capability

GMC delivered premium power with durable powertrain capability. The first engine option is a 2.7 turbo high-output that offers 20% more torque than the previous 2.7L Turbo (standard on Pro, SLE & Elevation), earns 310 HP and 430 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 5.3L V8 engine earns 355 HP and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, standard on the SLT and Denali, available on the Pro, SLE, and Elevation trims.

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Capability

The four engine options for the 2023 Chevy Silverado are as follows:  a 2.7L Turbo High-Output, earning 310 HP and 430 lb.-ft. of torque, a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, earning 355 HP and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, earning 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, and the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, earning 277 HP and 460 lb.-ft. of torque.

The second-generation 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine has several key component upgrades including steel pistons, earning 305 HP and 495 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 6.2L V8 engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivers 420 HP and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. This comes standard on the AT4X and Denali Ultimate, and available on the SLT, AT4, and Denali.

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Comparison of Towing & Payload Ratings

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 - With the 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine, it has a maximum towing and trailering up to 9,400 lbs. The 5.3L V8 engine has a maximum towing and trailering up to 11,200 lbs. The 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine and 6.2L V8 engine have a max towing and trailering of 13,000 lbs.

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 - With the 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine, it has a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 lbs. With the 5.3L V8 engine, it has a maximum towing capacity of 11,500 lbs. With the 6.2L V8 engine, its maximum towing capacity of 13,300 lbs. With the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, it has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 lbs.

2023 GMC Sierra Safety Equipment

Safety is unparalleled with the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. Super Cruise control offers hands-free travel for more than 200,000 miles, and counting, across U.S. and Canadian roadways (Available on Denali and Denali Ultimate). GMC Pro Safety comes standard with features including Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam. GMC's OnStar Connected Services gets you in touch with Safety and Security access to the OnStar Guardian APP, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

2023 Chevy Silverado Safety Equipment

The 2023 Silverado's Chevy Safety Assist comes with standard safety features every driver needs: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, front collision alert, Intellibeam, and following distance indicator. Buckle to Drive is available with enhanced automatic emergency braking, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, and rear cross traffic braking.

 

Should I Buy the New 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 or Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Rear exterior view of a volcanic red 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X driving up a steep off-road hill

As a light-duty pickup, comparing the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 has been no easy feat. However, only one can come on top. The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is the leading truck due to its wide span of trim offerings, its powertrain, towing capacity, and exceptional safety features. Don't just read it and believe what we say. See it for yourself in person during a test drive at your local Octane GMC dealership in Santa Fe, NM.

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