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The full-size pickup truck market is massive, and finding the best full-size pickup truck can take time and effort. What’s even more interesting is when you have two closely matched competitors that are essentially stablemates. Built on the same platform and sharing a lot of underpinnings, including powertrains, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 are majorly differentiated in terms of one being positioned as more upmarket than the other – with a correspondingly higher price tag. They offer plenty of practicality, space, and performance in full-size wrapping and are even built in the same factory.
So, which is the best pickup truck, the 2023 Silverado 1500 or the 2023 Sierra 1500? We compare the vehicles in terms of interior, performance, and safety characteristics. The result may surprise you, as it’s not necessarily the one with the highest price tag. If you’d like to check out a 2023 Silverado 1500, call our friendly sales team at Carter Chevrolet in Okarche, OK, and they’ll be glad to assist.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500 come with identically sized cabins that can seat up to six adults. They offer similar head, leg, and shoulder rooms and come with the same 5-foot and 10-inch beds for cargo. You can spec the interior of a 2023 Silverado 1500 in any way you want. You can have a spartan work truck with nothing but the essentials or a plush family tourer with luxury features akin to many cars and SUVs. In contrast, the pricier 2023 Sierra 1500 may be more luxurious, but that’s not a good thing for rough use. With the 2023 Silverado 1500, you can choose and pay for what you want, which isn’t always the case with the 2023 Sierra 1500.
The 2023 Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500 offer Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard across the range. Standard on higher trims or optional on lower ones are dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, powered and heated front seats, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13-inch touchscreen upgrade for the infotainment system, and smart storage solutions, including lockable storage boxes.
As stablemates, it’s no surprise that the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500 share the same powertrain options. If you want a diesel engine, there’s a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel six with 305 horsepower. If gasoline is your pick, you’ve got three engines to choose from. The base gasoline mill is a 2.7-liter turbo four with 310 horsepower. If that’s a bit too pedestrian, there are two brawny V-8s at your disposal. The smaller one displaces 5.3 liters and develops 355 horsepower. The largest is a 6.2-liter monster with 420 horsepower.
A 10-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox on offer for the 2023 Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500. Drive is sent to the rear wheels, but you can option a four-wheel-drive system for better traction and off-road capabilities if desired.
The 2023 Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500 have the same towing capacity. Both can pull up to 13,000 pounds apiece, depending on powertrain specification. Payload capacities are 2,200 pounds each, and identical 24-gallon fuel tanks offer a full range between fill-ups.
It’s no surprise that the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2023 Sierra 1500 pack impressive safety features that rival many cars and SUVs. They’ve at least six airbags, traction control, stability control, and forward collision warning. The trucks also have brake assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, automated emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert to keep all occupants as safe as possible.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the best full-size pickup truck if you're looking for a comprehensive package. It has plenty of practicality, space, powertrain offerings, and safety features at a value-packed price. It's what we'd recommend for you. So drop by Carter Chevrolet in Okarche, OK, and take a test drive.