While the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are quite similar, sharing the same engine lineup, drivetrain and underlying T1 platform, there’s also quite a bit to differentiate these two light-duty pickups. Some of the most dramatic differences can be found on the outside, where both vehicles sport styling unique to each nameplate. Which leads us to ask: based on styling alone, which of these trucks would you prefer to own?
Before we launch into this thing, it’s worth pointing out that the differences between the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are, in fact, more than skin deep. For example, the current Silverado doesn’t offer Adaptive Ride Control suspension on any trim level, whereas Sierra buyers get it on the Denali. Further examples would include availability of the CarbonPro bed and MultiPro tailgate, both of which are exclusive to GMC.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
With that covered, let’s look into the aesthetic differences between these two machines. To note, the vehicles pictured here are the base models (WT for Silverado, and Sierra base for the Sierra) with a Crew Cab, Short Box configuration, rear-wheel drive and Summit White paint.
Up front, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have completely different fascia treatments. The intake sections and grille is a squared-off shape on the Silvy, whereas the Sierra has a few more bends and curves to its nose. The same can be said of the headlight housings.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
However, the profile views show far more similarity than the front views, with an identical window line, door handle design and roofline. That said, there are a few notable differences worth pointing out—for example, the sideview mirrors and fender lines are both unique between the two trucks.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
The rear view provides additional styling differences. Interestingly, the roles here are reversed in terms of stylistic complexity, with the Chevrolet Silverado’s taillamp housings being the more complex design compared to the rectangular taillamps of the GMC Sierra. The tailgate design is also an important point of departure with regard to aesthetics.
So, dear reader, based on styling alone, which of these two trucks would you rather have? Let us know in the poll below, and don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Silverado news, GMC Sierra news, Chevrolet news, GMC news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
GMC front end and Chevrolet rear
I would say the exact opposite. GMC front end looks like a pig nose.
I think the Silverado Trail Boss 1500 is the hottest truck on the road!
GMC 100% Front end is better.
GMC, YOU CANT GET WIRELESS CHARGING IN ANYTHING BUT LTZ AND HIGH COUNTRY ON THE SILVERADO
You also can’t get a power passenger seat without buying an LTZ or High Country.
GMC for me please
CHEVROLET All the Way!
I like the GMC in the right trim, except the tailgate. Slightly better without the multipro thinger but still do not really like it.
Regular Cab short box GMC. Oh wait can’t get that here?! Never mind.
You’d think they would at least let us order one since they are already building them, seems GM needs as many sales as they can get judging by the huge discounts on the new models….
The Chevy is less ugly, neither one is Cinderella pretty, that’s for sure.
GMC, but both interiors suck. Give me options beyond dark black and light black.
It’s going to take more than color options to improve that interior. The questionable build quality needs attention.
I like the GMC but remove some of the emblems on the back and side.
The AT4 and The body colored grill in the Chevy look fine.
The GMC also has HUD available.
“Car Clash”? …I only see two trucks.
It would have been nice if you compared apples and apples. To show a base model Chevy and an upscale GMC is not fair! The Chevy LT and up looks much better and neither are beautiful darlings. They look like a mix of a Toyota and a Ford. I am disappointed in the design studio! I want a 20 Tahoe but if it looks like the Silverado I may just keep my 17!!!!!!
They’re both base models. That’s how big of a difference there is in appearance – you assume one is a mid-tier trim level, when it’s a “base,” just like the one that is obviously a base model.
Really prefer the GMC rear lights and tailgate put on the Silverado. Silverado from the back looks like a F150 don’t care for the cheeze stamped tailgate and ford tail lights.
I like the silverado better, they look so much better in real life rather than in picture. The high country Silverado in white is the best looking on the road!!!
They’re both ugly AF.