Dec 1, 2022

The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are both recognized across the nation for their capabilities and impressive features. We’ll have to dive deeply into their features, options, and statistics to discover which one comes out on top. Let’s look at what each of these powerful trucks has the most to offer.

Engine, Transmissions, and Core Pickup Ratings

Power is the core of the matter where most modern pickup trucks are concerned. The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are both particularly powerful and capable for their class. Here we’ll compare the core components and ratings of both.

Standard Engines, Engine Options, and Transmissions

The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 both come standard with a 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder engine set up with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine grants 310 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Three optional engines are available for both pickups: a 5.3-liter V-8, a 6.2-liter V-8, and a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel six-cylinder.

The 5.3-liter generates 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, the 6.2 provides 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.0 produces 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The last two options may seem very similar, but the diesel has a fuel-to-power conversion rate that’s 40% better than its regular gas twin. All three optional engines on both vehicles come with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Towing Capacities by Engine

The 2.7-liter version of the Sierra 1500 can tow up to 9,400 pounds, while the Silverado 1500 can tow 9,500 pounds with the same engine. With the 5.3-liter V-8, the Silverado can tow 11,500 pounds, and the Sierra can tow 11,200 pounds. The Silverado can tow up to 13,300 pounds with the 6.3-liter, while the Sierra can tow 13,000 pounds with the same engine.

The turbo-diesel has the same tow ratings as the 6.3-liter for both trucks. But the transmission gear ratios make the differences between the ratings. The Silverado has lower ratios than the Sierra across the board. However, the differences are negligible given the average weights of trailers, campers, and boats and the sizes each truck can tow. The Sierra ends up being more fuel-efficient because of its higher ratios, so it’s the better option in the end.

Payload Capacities

The maximum payload capacity of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 rates at 2,270 pounds. The maximum payload capacity of the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rates at 2,280 pounds. Both of these max ratings fit the two most powerful engines on both pickup trucks. The lesser engines on both allow for payload capacities of around 1,800 pounds.

Interior Feature Comparison

Most pickup trucks aren’t particularly well-known for comfort, convenience, or entertainment value, but the Sierra 1500 and the Silverado 1500 break the mold in that respect. Let’s see which one comes out on top in these categories.

Entertainment Features

The 2023 GMC Sierra is available with a premium GMC infotainment system featuring a 13.4-inch color touch screen with multi-touch capability. This infotainment system comes with Bluetooth, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and advanced voice recognition programming suites. The system can be programmed with personalized profiles for vehicle and infotainment settings.

In-vehicle app-mirroring software is available for users who have devices that aren’t compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Wireless phone projection is also a standard feature. The best sound system available for the 2023 GMC Sierra is a magnificent Bose premium series version with 12 speakers, a Richbass subwoofer, and CenterPoint and AudioPilot programming. A Wi-Fi hotspot is also available, as is OnStar programming.

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado is available with a Wi-Fi hotspot, a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system with a Richbass subwoofer, wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth. Its infotainment system is a Chevrolet 3 version with a 13.4-inch screen, and it features advanced voice recognition programming. Silverado owners have two options where SiriusXM satellite radio is concerned. They can go with the baseline version or the 360L version.

Comfort and Convenience Features

The 2023 GMC Sierra is available with a truly impressive list of interior comfort and convenience features. Its available comfort features include a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and 16-way adjustable power seating with lumbar supports. Its available convenience features include a 120-volt power outlet, adaptive cruise control, a multicolor 15-inch diagonal head-up display, a 12.3-inch driver information cluster, memory recall settings for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, keyless open and engine start, a break lining wear indicator, express-down power windows, four USB ports, and three years’ worth of GMC Connected Services access.

GMC Connected Services grants drivers access to the GMC Smart Driver system, which helps to improve driving skills in ways that increase safety and fuel efficiency. They also give drivers detailed monthly vehicle diagnostic reports and real-time vehicle issue reports, so the Sierra can be kept in optimal shape with minimal effort. Other GMC Connected features include GMC Maps+, Amazon Alexa, and in-vehicle app access for devices not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado is available with comfort features, such as dual-zone automatic climate control, perforated leather-appointed seat upholstery, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, heated first- and second-row seats, and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar supports. Its convenience features include cruise control, a universal home remote, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a wireless charging unit with a moderate device compatibility range, and a pair of USB ports. Color-keyed carpeting is optional, as are all-weather floor liners for both seating rows and a theft-deterrent system.

They have a great deal in common, but it’s clear that the 2023 GMC Sierra comes out on top in this matchup. Contact us at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC in Woodbridge, Virginia, for more information about this spectacular pickup truck. Our attentive and professional staff will gladly answer all your questions and help you figure out which version of the 2023 Sierra is right for you.