2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD

Name: 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD — Comparison Review
Item: 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Rating: 7.2
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 9 by Billy G.

2026 Ford F-250

2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel: 5 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Seating, Cargo volume, and 2 more.

2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD: 12 of 15 decision facts sourced.

	2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel	2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Starting MSRP	Not yet sourced	$47,300 gmc.com
Engine	Not yet sourced	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 gmc.com
Horsepower	Not yet sourced	470 hp gmc.com
Torque	Not yet sourced	975 lb-ft gmc.com
Transmission	Not yet sourced	10-speed automatic transmission gmc.com
NHTSA overall	Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov	Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov
Recalls (model year)	6 nhtsa.gov	1 nhtsa.gov
Owner complaints (NHTSA)	9 nhtsa.gov	10 nhtsa.gov
Basic warranty	3 years/36,000 miles ford.com	Not yet sourced
Powertrain warranty	5 years/60,000 miles ford.com	Not yet sourced
Seating	Not yet sourced	6 gmc.com
Cargo volume	Not yet sourced	69.50 cu ft gmc.com
Max towing	Not yet sourced	21,870 lb gmc.com
Max payload	Not yet sourced	4,049 lbs. gmc.com

Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.

Not yet sourced — 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Seating, Cargo volume, Max towing, Max payload. 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD: Drivetrain, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel if

Fewer owner complaints — 9 vs 10 (nhtsa.gov, nhtsa.gov)

Pick 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD if

Fewer recalls — 1 vs 6 (nhtsa.gov, nhtsa.gov)
Lower price today — $47,300 vs $67,900

Skip both if

Neither is rated by NHTSA yet.
Neither publishes drivetrain yet.

The 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel. And the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD enter the heavy-duty pickup segment with similar diesel powertrain ambitions yet divergent reliability profiles drawn from public owner reports and manufacturer disclosures. Early data shows the Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel generating nine owner complaints compared with ten for the GMC Sierra 2500HD, while the Sierra 2500HD has recorded only one recall against the Ford’s six. Official NHTSA safety ratings remain unavailable for both trucks. And neither company has released finalized figures for drivetrain coverage, basic warranty terms, or powertrain protection at the time of this writing. Aggregated reviews highlight the Ford’s reputation for solid towing calibration and the GMC’s slightly quieter cabin isolation, though long-term durability assessments are still forming. The short version: choose the Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel if minimizing owner-reported issues matters most, or the GMC Sierra 2500HD if a cleaner recall history carries greater weight.

Verdict: The F-250 Super Duty Diesel offers fewer owner complaints (9 vs 10); the Sierra 2500HD counters with fewer recalls (1 vs 6) and lower price today ($47,300 vs $67,900). Only the F-250 Super Duty Diesel publishes basic warranty (3 yr / 36,000 mi); the Sierra 2500HD does not. Only the F-250 Super Duty Diesel publishes powertrain warranty (5 yr / 60,000 mi); the Sierra 2500HD does not. Neither is rated by NHTSA yet. Neither publishes drivetrain yet.

2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel lists at $67,900 while 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD lists at $47,300 — 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD undercuts 2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel by $20,600 (44%).

Provisional pick: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Find one near you

2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors

2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors

Spec-by-spec comparison

	2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel	2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD
NHTSA overall	Not rated by NHTSA	Not rated by NHTSA
Recalls (model year)	6	1
Latest recall	26V606000 (2026-09-22): headlights	26V114000 (2026-02-26): equipment: other
Owner complaints (NHTSA)	9	10
Basic warranty	3 years/36,000 miles	—
Powertrain warranty	5 years/60,000 miles	—

2026 Ford F 250 Super Duty Diesel

What works

Leads the Sierra 2500HD on owner complaints — 9 vs 10

What doesn't

No NHTSA overall safety rating (same as Sierra but still a missing safety rating)

2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD

What works

Leads the F-250 Super Duty Diesel on recalls — 1 vs 6
Leads the F-250 Super Duty Diesel on price — $47,300 vs $67,900

What doesn't

No NHTSA overall safety rating

Bottom line

Provisional pick: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel.

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