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2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman

RAM 1500

VS
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD

GMC Sierra 1500

Ram 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500

In the market for a full-size pickup truck in Crystal Lake or Libertyville? The RAM 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500 are beasts with heart-stopping power, but in a RAM comparison against any competitor, the RAM 1500 is one of the most awarded trucks in the category. Visit Gurnee Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to check out its performance specs and learn more about RAM vs. GMC vehicles.

Handling

RAM 1500

GMC Sierra 1500

Both

Standard Front & Rear

Front only
Standard

Automatic Load Leveling Suspension

Not available
Standard

Drift Compensation Steering

Not available

Liftover Bed Design

RAM 1500

GMC Sierra 1500

34.8 inches

Regular Cab Liftover Height

36.3 inches
34.6 inches

Crew Cab Liftover Height

34.9 inches
Standard

Tailgate Assist Feature

Available on SLE/SLT/Denali only

Reliability

RAM 1500

GMC Sierra 1500

Standard-160 amps, Optional-180 amps, 2nd Optional-230 amps

Alternator Sizes

Standard-150 amps, Optional-170 amps, 2nd Optional-Not available
Ranked 2nd

J.D. Power and Associates 2017 Initial Quality Study

Ranked 5th
RAM ranked 4th

J.D. Power and Associates 2017 Initial Quality Brand Ranking

GMC ranked 16th

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