When Ohio and Indiana drivers need a capable and durable pickup, they may be looking at both Chevrolet and GMC trucks. Both Chevrolet and GMC are under the General Motors umbrella. As a result, Chevy and GMC trucks share several similar features and capabilities, but there are a few distinct differences. Fort Wayne, IN shoppers will find several new Chevrolet trucks and used GMC and Chevy pickups on Jim Schmidt Chevrolet Buick's lot in Hicksville, OH.
GMC vs Chevrolet Truck Models
Bryan, OH shoppers can find several new and used GM trucks — Chevrolet and GMC — on our lot in Hicksville.
- Light Duty Trucks (Full-Size): Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500
- Mid-Size Trucks: Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon
- Commercial & Heavy-Duty Trucks: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 4500 HD
How Chevrolet & GMC Trucks Are Different
When the Silverado and Sierra debuted back in the 90s, they were essentially the same model. Now, these trucks have distinct differences.
Chevrolet trucks are more work-oriented and are designed well for worksites in Fort Wayne, IN, or your toughest jobs around Ohio. GMC trucks work well for leisure, and the GMC Sierra is widely known for luxury with its premium-packed Denali model.
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks also have a different truck body and use different exterior sheet metal. Their tailgates are also different, but they showcase similar utility. Chevrolet trucks feature the Multi-Flex tailgate, while GMC trucks tout the Multi-Pro™ tailgate and a unique carbon-fiber truck bed.
Defiance, OH drivers will notice similar towing assistance technology is labeled differently. Sierra pickups utilize the GMC ProGrade™ Trailering System, while Chevy trucks rely on the Advanced Trailering System. Chevrolet trucks, both the Colorado and Silverado, include the Chevy Safety Assist suite as standard. GMC trucks offers safety features but few are standard.
Features These GMC & Chevrolet Trucks Share
- Same Silverado & Sierra Powertrains: Duramax® turbodiesel inline-6, pair of V8s, turbocharged inline-4
- Same Performance & Capability Ratings: Silverado and Sierra deliver between 277 to 420 horsepower and 383 to 460 pound-feet of torque; 13,300-pound max towing rating; 2,300-pound max payload rating
- Same Chassis
- Same Silverado & Sierra Light Duty Truck Cab Designs & Truck Beds: Crew Cab, Double Cab, or Regular Cab configuration with Short Bed (70 inches), Standard Bed (80 inches), or Long Bed (98 inches)
- Trailering Systems: 15 trailering views, Super Cruise™ hands-free towing, GMC ProGrade™/Advanced Trailering System
- Off-Road:Silverado (Trail Boss, ZR2) and Sierra (AT4) have similar off-road models
- Mid-Size Same Platform: GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado trucks share the same platform
- HD Trucks Match Capability: Both Sierra and Silverado HD trucks come as 2500, 3500, and 4500 models. They share same max trailering weight of 36,000 pounds and conventional towing of 20,000 pounds. They come with Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 or gas V8 engines. Both produce north of 400 horsepower and 900 pound-feet of torque and offer an GM HD-exclusive Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission.
Buy a New Chevrolet Truck or Used GMC Pickup Off Our Hicksville, OH Lot Today!
Browse Jim Schmidt Chevrolet Buick's new inventory to buy a new Chevrolet truck like the Colorado, Silverado 1500, or Silverado HD. Explore our used inventory for a pre-owned GMC Canyon, Sierra 1500, or Sierra HD pickup. We have the perfect Chevrolet and GMC trucks for you in Hicksville!