2023 GMC Sierra 1500 VS 2023 Toyota Tundra - Which Is BETTER? 

I ordered a GMC canyon 2023. Drove it home….23 miles. Towed to dealer following day, no power steering, dealer can’t even fix it. Returning it to GMC…I bought a tundra, best thing I ever did.

9400 lbs towing GMC, almost 12k lbs for Toyota. Torque better too. Toyota better.

Tundra has a better resale value, and reliability.

I have a GMC, but gotta say, I’d give the nod to Tundra based on this video. They’re both good looking trucks!

Toyota's and Honda's have always been our longest lasting and way less problematic vehicles hands down. Things will start to deteriorate more quickly on the Gm than the Tundra. If you're going to keep your truck for 10-20 years and get your money's worth, then its a no-brainer, get the Toyota.

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Thank you for your video, but in my opinion all these fancy things like the GMC tailgate and double glove compartment at the end of the day Toyota is more reliable than GMC, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. Who cares about a tailgate if the truck is not going to last? All these manufacturers need to start concentrating on reliability and not just looks.

GM is the new reliability. You get best of both worlds with GMs. Every truck has its pros and cons, no one is perfect. GM is a definite win for me.

Great video! For starters, they both look good and perform similarly for everyday driving. The point of separation for me is build quality and Toyota has it, hands down. The second reason to go with Toyota, it's safety record and technology. And really important third reason, Toyota resale is outstanding. You get more for your dollar up front and in the end!

Great video, very detailed. Thank you!

If only GM could make active fuel management reliable and not grenade the engines...

Thank you for replaying my experience when I purchased the 2023 tundra 1794 trd. There are a few minor items, the mpg is disappointing is getting 12-13 mpg. I only have 900 miles so I’m hoping a little better mpg. Features I’m miss is the automatic 4x for all weather conditions. My tundra is 2x or 4x high and or low. The item i know many truck owners have to be missing is a limited slip deferential. I believe in real world driving the lsd helps you when you need traction at any speed or weather conditions. When towing its good to know both rear tires will help push your truck. Now I know a locking differential is there, but in the tundra only in 4x low. I agree with the interior quietness the tundra is louder with the tractor like exhaust sound you get when your throttle happy.

I think the American truck is better hands down. It has more torque than any option of the other one. It can tow more, better build quality, better gas mileage, more maneuverable, and it has better features. So I would definitely go with the American truck, the Tundra.

Awesome Video Tom

i have run through toyota tundra and GMC sierra . Personally, I still choose GMC because of the smooth driving feeling when overtaking a large truck

GM chooses not to make reliable vehicles, Toyota is known for reliability for 300,000 miles hands-down the tundra!

Great detailed comparison. The tow capacity is the deciding difference for me. Would love to see GMC put out a Hybrid option and beef up towing. The sunroof is just another potential issue area. I drive and look forward and not up. Lol personal preference. Appreciate your video

Nice video. Im looking at a gmc sierra slt vs toyota tundra limited. This helps me. Im down to reliability i had a gmc envoy that i owned for 7 years and had so mant issues the last two years i had it but my toyota fj just had one major issue in 9 years

I’m a car salesman and I have sold both, I think that in the 1/2 ton trucks, Toyota would be no just more reliable, but also more gas efficient, nevertheless I believe that the GMC is a better looking truck and if you are going to tow a travel trailer a diesel truck will be much easier to fill in a gas station. On the next level trucks American truck still dominates the market specially diesel since Toyota doesn’t make diesel and doesn’t make this type of heave duty truck of so much power and probably never will.

GMC are great looking rigs but continue to have poor reliability.

Pricing would always help. To pay thousands more for gadgets no one actually needs but that are being mentioned as "better" in one or the other will also be a deciding factor. Well, I get a new Tundra every 2 - 3 years and i'm sold with quality and reliability on the top. Lastly, when "buying American" ,or "made in America" the Tundra is the one claiming top honors as well.

After year's of gmc 1500..06 set fantastic...2016 rear-end at a thousand miles..Tran problem at 20 thousand..trade for a 2018 slt...Tran problem again...sparkplug and wire problem at 38 thousand..trade for a Tundra platinum...best truck ever😊

Tom. Both trucks look great! My greatest concern is turbos? I know a number of mechanics that hate them and others? I have owned earlier model of sierra in 06. I have 2012 tundra and I’m looking at spaceships driving down the road. What are your thoughts on the turbos? Thank you

No contest. If you want it to last 20 years with a little trouble as possible, go Toyota. Enjoy the engine knock on the GMC starting about 40k miles and then lasting for ever, or until you want to spend thousands and thousands on getting lifter replaced. Not a fan of the new Tundra either. Turbos that need to be replaced are going to put most of these in the "cost more to fix truck is work department pretty fast." Pre v6 Tundra's are the best.

I just traded a 2017 Sierra SLT for a 2023 Tundra Platinum and I’m very happy. Reliability was the key. I took my Sierra to a GM dealer 5 times to fix the AC in the same year. Fed up. GM is building the Sierra in Mex now. Hmm. Tundra is in San Antonio. An American designed and built truck. I have 700 miles on the Tundra and plan on keeping it a long time. It’s quality and well engineered. Tow hooks would be good but I never used them on the Sierra. Not one time in 6 years. We also have a 2014 Avalon that has 115k and the AC has never been touched. I traded because of the AFM on the Sierra. I was just waiting to have to replace lifters or an engine in the Sierra. That fuel management system is terrible. Tundras don’t have that problem. The week I bought my truck the dealer sold 10 Tundras. 7 trades were GM trucks. 2 were Tundras. Enough said. People vote with their pocket book. If you go past three years with the Sierra you have to buy a subscription to start the truck with the app. Another gotcha from GM.

Cant Compare Tundra With Any truck... Allway Toyota will be 100 years ahead of any car on the planet!

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Just sold my 6.2 Sierra Denali after tons of problems. Picked up the 1794 HV version. This toyota is absolutely amazing. Much faster and imo the quality is better and has better technology. The engine is amazing. I heard they have used this engine in the Lexus for years. Also you can use 87 octane.

Toyota needs to add tow hooks, super cruise and a multifold tailgate. Till then, GMC all the way.

Tundra has a flawed lubrication issue causing main bearings to fail…..Ticking time bomb= Lemon engine

Oh I much rather have the console shifter than the column shifter

Did you mention the price as tested?

I have been waiting on something like this. I'm torn between a denali ultimate and a capstone. If you could please do a video on those two. I'm just stuck 🤷‍♂️

I like the hybrid Toyota but I am a dedicated gmc man !!!! GMC to the end 🎉❤😊

Can you compare the Silverado 1500 lt to the Colorado of the similar features?

Well just because it had a heavier sounds close doesn’t necessarily means it’s better build quality Toyota could be using lighter material to save weight to help out in other places.

Thinking of trading my 2018 Sierra w V8, 6.2L engine which has 420HP/460 Torque and not sure which Toyota engine to get. Standard V6Twin has 389HP/479Torque and the iMax hybrid has 437HP/583 Torque. I tow a 5000lb boat and fishhouse but not a ton. Will I notice the difference if I get the standard V6Twin Toyota. I hate to give up the seat storage below back seat of the hybrid.

I keep my Trucks and cars for minimum 10 years.. Current Tacoma is going 12 years and she just runs baby!! Remember Time is money!! Last thing I want to do is pick up extra shifts at work to pay the dealership to fix my truck every other week. No thank you.. I rather spend my time sipping on my favorite bourbon at a beach somewhere! Toyota “let’s go places”😅

I have a sunroof in one of my vehicles and I've still yet to find any good use for it.

Tundra hood closed sound was a tin can sound

Definitely no column shifter. Too old

I have the conventional evaluation criteria, but the quality and characteristics of each of the trucks, then pricing IF significantly different (as in this case). But category that of review (that can't be done here because this Tundra is 1st year), RELIABILITY. So the decision maker for me are the conventional review aspects, but then critical to review for reliability, especially if you can obtain 5 year usage, including cost per mile (that includes repairs). When reliability data and actual User reviews are available, I certainly will remove from consideration, anything that is less than 90 percentile of the industry. That's because I cannot stand spending this much, then having inconvenient and harmful reliability - because it feels like such a betrayal.

I've heard the app is a pain and you have to pay for the app as well. I don't wantvan app to be a necessity for my truck

Come back in 10 years

That Toyota is butt ugly and they just kept the same old platform and added a screen and digital display. The 2024 GMC for the win. The 3.0 Durmax gets amazing gas mileage and lifted the GMC is beautiful. I looked at all the trucks and went GMC but I love em all. Get whatever you like is key. Great video

Japanese all the way

I wouldn't touch tundra v6 turbo gas Should of stayed with 5.7 V8 gas, million mile engine gone, government influence for gas mileage

A big difference too is the price. A Sierra is going to be about $10-$15k less right now

Gmc is the best i have an ultimate Denali i love it !!!

Tundra’s the best truck ever American truck and.cars are garbage!!!!

They are all over price garbage these days. Toyota aint the quality of 25 yrs ago. And gmc, well enjoy it while it has warranty

GMC for old men... "Farmer Jim" truck. Looks the part too. Toyota is for younger people.