General Motors recently released two new powerful pickup trucks: the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The sibling trucks are comparable in many ways, but we often get asked by truck shoppers what the biggest differences between the two are. Interested in learning about the differences and similarities between the two powerful pickups? Read on and we’ll fill you in!
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2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
As mentioned before, the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 do share plenty of similarities, such as base engine size and performance, warranty coverage, cab configurations, and towing capacity. So, what are the differences? For starters, the 2018 Silverado 1500 comes in six trim levels, while the 2018 Sierra 1500 only has four variations. Additionally, the 2018 Silverado 1500 comes with four engine options: a 4.3-litre V6, 5.3-litre V8 eAssist engine, a 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8, while the 2018 Sierra 1500 only offers three engines to choose from. The 2018 Sierra 1500 does offer a few features not available on the 2018 Silverado, such as an MP3 player and an auxiliary audio input, and although not as important, the two trucks have different gear ratios. For more key details about both the 2018 Silverado 1500 and 2018 Sierra 1500, check out the chart below!
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2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
2018 GMC Sierra 1500
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Truck shoppers interested in learning more about the 2018 Chevy Silverado or 2018 GMC Sierra are encouraged to contact our team here at Craig Dunn Motor City or stop in and see us at our location in Portage la Prairie! Those ready to see the impressive trucks up close and in person are invited to schedule an obligation-free test drive online today!