GMC vs Chevy

**blackcar** · 05-28-2010, 10:54 PM

Please give me your thoughts. Is it just cosmetic? One better or worse? the same? I've heard a lot over the years but have never seen any facts to back either side.

**c5z28** · 05-29-2010, 12:01 AM

I would like to know. Between the gmc sierra and the chevy 1500 they were exactly the same for 01 year except the 99 gmc had one less door in the back.

**Schmalgar** · 05-29-2010, 12:06 AM

Didn't all the big automakers get lame with the so-called different brands? Ford/Mercury/Lincoln, Dodge/Chrysler, and Chevy/Pontiac/GMC all got into the annoying habit of putting out duplicate vehicles from each of their brands...

I never understood why they did that. I guess they thought they'd lose customers if they let certain auto models die out. But giving exact copies and calling them different things is just frickin stupid.

**Too Fast** · 05-29-2010, 02:35 AM

They are the same. They might have different option packages to make them a little different, seems like GMC tries to be a bit more upscale compared to the Chevy. At least, that's how I take it. Under the skin, tho, they are the same thing, same powertrains, differetials, etc. Possibly some spring shock tuning minor differences.

BTW,
GMC = Good Muthaf'n Chevy
Chevrolet = Cheap Heap, Every Valve Rattles, Oil Leaks Every Time.

J/K!!!!

**tatertot91** · 05-29-2010, 06:13 AM

As far as style like the new chevys over the GMCs as far as actual differences, i think the only minor differences are in the suspension. Same frame, same drive train, same company.

**Oldgoatherder** · 05-29-2010, 11:11 AM

They used to refer to GMC as Chevy's with lock washers... but by the 1974 models it was only badges. It has only been the last couple of bodies where there was even a significant difference in the front end styling. I know that my 1980 model GMC had a different grill then the Chevy... it had GMC molded into it

Oops, I forgot it had GMC stamped in the tail gate.

Some of the earlier models had a different hood and fenders, and GMC had a V-6 engine where the Chevy had an in-line 6. That V-6 is a little weird, I really haven't seen one in a while but I think it was the exhaust routing that I thought was strange.

**Too Fast** · 05-29-2010, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Oldgoatherder

They used to refer to GMC as Chevy's with lock washers... but by the 1974 models it was only badges. It has only been the last couple of bodies where there was even a significant difference in the front end styling. I know that my 1980 model GMC had a different grill then the Chevy... it had GMC molded into it

Oops, I forgot it had GMC stamped in the tail gate.

Some of the earlier models had a different hood and fenders, and GMC had a V-6 engine where the Chevy had an in-line 6. That V-6 is a little weird, I really haven't seen one in a while but I think it was the exhaust routing that I thought was strange.

Welcome to the LS1 forum old guy

LOL.

**Schmalgar** · 05-29-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

Chevrolet = Cheap Heap, Every Valve Rattles, Oil Leaks Every Time.

You or someone put way too much thought into that one!

**Too Fast** · 05-30-2010, 02:51 AM

^^^It was told to me about 15 years ago, as we were discussing what the Pontiac letters meant.

**tatertot91** · 05-30-2010, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

^^^It was told to me about 15 years ago, as we were discussing what the Pontiac letters meant.

so what does pontiac mean?

**Smittro** · 05-30-2010, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

so what does pontiac mean?

poor old ni**er thinks it's a cadilac..

I did'nt make this up.. so don't flame me guys..

**LS1FirehawkWS6** · 05-30-2010, 12:53 PM

The way it was described to me about 10 years ago is GMC uses a treated steel and Chevrolet does not. The interiors are allegedly more "plush" and "better quality" than Chevrolet's. This has started many wars in the past. I personally think they're all one in the same. I buy Chevy's because I think they're styling has been more to my liking throughout the years than GMC's.

I think it is all personal preference. People can drum up all the myths they want as to why GMC is a better truck than Chevrolet. I'm no longer going to fight those fights. I like Chevy more than GMC, others may have different opinions.

**Too Fast** · 05-30-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

poor old ni**er thinks it's a cadilac..

I did'nt make this up.. so don't flame me guys..

Yup. I first heard the Pontiac version in 1985 LOL.

**zeetwentyeight** · 06-24-2010, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Too Fast

^^^It was told to me about 15 years ago, as we were discussing what the Pontiac letters meant.

Poor Old Ni**er Thinks Its A Cadillac

**Too Fast** · 06-25-2010, 01:43 AM

^^^Naw, it's

Pontiac
Owners
Never
Think
It's
A
Cadillac

or Camaro, or Chevelle, or a Chevy!

**V8MUSCLE** · 06-25-2010, 04:42 AM

honestly ive never had a car give me as much troubles as my trans am. headlight gear went, fixed it... other headlight gear went, fixed it... drl socket messed up on passenger side, fixed it... window motor went, fixed it... drivers headlight gear went AGAIN, fixed again... door pannel cracked, kinda fixed it, so it wont get worse... clutch failes on wide open shifts, havent fixed, but dont shift at WFO...

**Too Fast** · 06-27-2010, 03:05 AM

^^^It's a 10 year old car. Supposed to be perfect still?

Did you get this car for it's stellar build quality reputation, or it's stellar perfomamce under the hood, to spank Mustangs etc.

**Guitarzan** · 06-27-2010, 01:58 PM

A GMC is just a Chevrolet with the bolts tightened

**TmaxicanA** · 06-29-2010, 05:31 PM

GMC has more bells and whistles and on the newer ones they do ride a little nicer...think its just suspension they use is different.

**konigandy6** · 06-29-2010, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by TmaxicanA

GMC has more bells and whistles and on the newer ones they do ride a little nicer...think its just suspension they use is different.

The only way to get a drivetrain difference in a GMC is to get the Denali package with the 6.2 beast. However, as of the 2010 model year, the same engine and drivetrain was available in the Silverado. The suspension is the same if I'm not mistaken.