How safe is the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD?
Drivers of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD died at a rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years, 46% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 48th of 129 vehicles, safer than 63% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD sits among all 129 vehicles
GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on a moderate amount of data, so treat small differences from nearby vehicles with caution.
Vehicles ranked near the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Tesla Model Y electric 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 18 | 66 |
| 46 | Lincoln CorsairLuxury SUV · Small | 17 | 65 |
| 47 | Lexus ES 350Luxury car · Midsize | 18 | 64 |
| 48 | GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Large | 18 | 63 |
| 49 | Lincoln Nautilus 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 17 | 62 |
| 50 | Ram 2500 crew cab short bed 4WDPickup · Very large | 20 | 62 |
| 51 | Hyundai TucsonSUV · Small | 20 | 61 |
How it compares with other pickups
Among the 23 pickups ranked, the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD is 7th. The safest pickups are below. See all pickups.
| Pickups rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WDPickup · Large | 0 | 95 |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma Double long bed 4WDPickup · Small | 9 | 88 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 10 | 85 |
| 4 | Ford F150 hybrid SuperCrew 4WDPickup · Large | 13 | 77 |
| 5 | Honda Ridgeline crew cab 4WDPickup · Small | 15 | 73 |
| 7 | GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Large | 18 | 63 |
Earlier models
In the earlier IIHS study of 2019–2020 models, the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD had a driver death rate of 24 (range 9–38) and ranked 53rd of 127. The newer rate is lower.
Common questions
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 18 per million registered vehicle years is 46% lower than the average, and it ranks 48th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD compare with other pickups?
It ranks 7th of 23 pickups. The safest is the Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WD, with a rate of 0.
Why is this different from the GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.