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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs GMC Sierra 1500: 5-year value retention (65% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. GMC Sierra 1500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the GMC Sierra 1500 comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 65% for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Over the first five years the GMC Sierra 1500 loses roughly $12,058 while the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 loses about $9,240 — a gap near $-2818.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the GMC Sierra 1500 sheds about 0% in year one versus 0% for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.