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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the GMC Sierra 1500. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 loses roughly $11,507 while the GMC Sierra 1500 loses about $12,058 — a gap near $551.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sheds about 3% in year one versus 0% for the GMC Sierra 1500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.