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Ram vs GMC

Ram vs GMC by Mention Network: Which truck brand breaks more? Ram's EcoDiesel scandal vs GMC's lifter failures destroying engines at 50K miles.

Key Findings

Which brand leads in AI visibility and mentions.

Ram dominates over GMC with surging 81.8% growth in mentions

389AI mentions analyzed
5AI Apps tested
5different prompts evaluated
Last updated:Nov 15, 2025

AI Recommendation

Brands most often recommended by AI models

Ram

Top Choice

5/5

Models Agree

Popularity Ranking

Overall ranking based on AI brand mentions

Ram

Rank #1

18/22

Total Analyzed Answers

Trending Mentions

Recent shifts in AI model responses

Ram

Rising Star

81.8%

Growth Rate

Brand Visibility

Analysis of brand presence in AI-generated responses.

AI Visibility Share Rankings

Brands ranked by share of AI mentions in answers

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AI Visibility Share Over Time

Visibility share trends over time across compared brands

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Topics Compared

Key insights from AI Apps comparisons across major topics

"Which truck brand has better diesel reliability?"

Cummins emerges as the leading brand for diesel reliability across the models due to its consistent high visibility and association with diesel performance in truck contexts.

gemini
gemini

Gemini shows equal visibility for Ford, Ram, and Cummins at 3.6%, indicating no clear favorite, but Cummins is highlighted for diesel engine expertise. Sentiment tone is neutral, focusing on balanced representation without strong bias.

chatgpt
chatgpt

ChatGPT gives Ford and Ram the highest visibility at 10.2% each, but Cummins follows closely at 9.9%, often tied to diesel reliability discussions. Sentiment tone is positive toward Cummins for its specialized diesel reputation.

deepseek
deepseek

Deepseek distributes visibility evenly among Ford, Ram, and GMC at 3.4%, with Cummins slightly lower at 3.1%, showing no strong preference but recognizing Cummins’ diesel relevance. Sentiment tone is neutral, lacking deep endorsement.

perplexity
perplexity

Perplexity equally ranks Ford, Ram, GMC, and Cummins at 3.6%, suggesting comparable relevance, with Cummins often noted for diesel engine durability. Sentiment tone is positive, leaning on Cummins’ technical credibility.

grok
grok

Grok assigns equal visibility to Ford, Ram, GMC, and Cummins at 3.1%, with Cummins frequently associated with diesel powertrains in reliability contexts. Sentiment tone is neutral to positive, reflecting technical recognition of Cummins.

"Which truck has lower long-term ownership costs?"

Ford slightly edges out Toyota and Ram in the context of lower long-term ownership costs based on visibility and implied reliability across AI models. This is due to consistent visibility and positive sentiment in discussions related to durability and cost efficiency.

chatgpt
chatgpt

ChatGPT shows a slight favor toward Ram with a 7% visibility share, the highest among truck brands, suggesting a perception of strong market presence that may correlate with perceived value in long-term ownership costs. Its tone is neutral, focusing on brand visibility without explicit cost analysis.

grok
grok

Grok favors Ford slightly with a 3.6% visibility share, potentially reflecting a perception of reliability and cost-effectiveness in long-term ownership due to its prominence over other truck brands like Toyota and Ram. The tone remains neutral, driven by balanced visibility data.

gemini
gemini

Gemini equally highlights Ford and Toyota at 3.6% visibility share, implying both are seen as competitive in long-term cost efficiency, likely due to reputations for durability and resale value. The tone is neutral, with no overt preference or negative sentiment.

deepseek
deepseek

DeepSeek leans toward Ford and Toyota, both at 3.1% visibility share, suggesting a perception of these brands as reliable options for lower long-term costs due to consistent mentions. Its tone is neutral, focusing on visibility without explicit cost judgments.

perplexity
perplexity

Perplexity favors Ford with a 3.4% visibility share, potentially linking to a perception of better long-term ownership costs through implied reliability and market trust. The tone is neutral, with data-driven visibility as the core focus rather than emotive bias.

"Which has better towing capacity and capability?"

Ford and Ram emerge as the leading brands for towing capacity and capability across most AI models due to their consistently high visibility shares and implied reliability in heavy-duty performance contexts.

grok
grok

Grok favors Ford with a visibility share of 3.1%, slightly ahead of Ram at 2.9%, suggesting a preference for Ford's towing capability based on broader recognition, while its tone remains neutral with no explicit sentiment bias.

deepseek
deepseek

Deepseek equally favors Ford, Ram, and Camaro at 3.4% visibility share each, indicating a balanced perception of their towing capacities, with a neutral tone that focuses on data representation rather than subjective judgment.

chatgpt
chatgpt

ChatGPT strongly favors Ram with a 4.2% visibility share, followed by GMC at 3.9%, highlighting Ram’s perceived superiority in towing capability, delivered with a positive tone that implies confidence in Ram’s heavy-duty performance.

gemini
gemini

Gemini leans toward Ford with a 3.9% visibility share, closely followed by Ram at 3.6%, suggesting a slight edge for Ford in towing capability, with a neutral tone that prioritizes factual visibility over emotional endorsement.

perplexity
perplexity

Perplexity equally favors Ford and Camaro at 3.4% visibility share, with Toyota close behind at 2.9%, indicating a balanced view on towing potential, presented in a neutral tone focused on data-driven insights without clear preference.

"Which brand has better build quality and durability?"

Toyota emerges as the leading brand for build quality and durability across the models, driven by consistent visibility and positive sentiment in discussions related to reliability.

grok
grok

Toyota stands out with a visibility share of 3.4%, higher than other brands like Milwaukee (1.6%) and Honda (2.3%), suggesting a favorable perception for build quality and durability. The sentiment tone is positive, likely tied to Toyota's reputation for long-lasting vehicles.

perplexity
perplexity

Toyota leads with a 2.6% visibility share, followed by Honda (1%) and Lexus (1.6%), indicating a preference for automotive brands known for durability. The sentiment tone is positive, focusing on reliability within the automotive sector.

gemini
gemini

Milwaukee (1.6%) and Lenovo (2.3%) are prominent, but the focus splits across tools and electronics, with no clear automotive leader for durability. The sentiment tone is neutral, as the model does not strongly favor one brand for build quality.

chatgpt
chatgpt

Ram and GMC both have a high visibility share of 4.2%, suggesting a focus on rugged durability in trucks, while Toyota (0.8%) lags in prominence. The sentiment tone is positive for Ram and GMC, emphasizing tough build quality over Toyota's reliability narrative.

deepseek
deepseek

Toyota (2.6%) and Honda (2.6%) are highlighted alongside Apple and Samsung Pay (both 2.9%), with a balanced view on durability across industries. The sentiment tone is positive, reflecting Toyota's consistent association with reliable build quality.

"Which offers better ride quality and comfort?"

Mercedes-Benz emerges as the leading brand for ride quality and comfort across most AI models due to its consistently high visibility share and perceived luxury positioning.

deepseek
deepseek

Deepseek favors Mercedes-Benz and BMW for ride quality and comfort, both holding the highest visibility share at 3.1%. Its positive sentiment highlights their luxury and engineering focus, positioning them as top contenders in user experience for premium comfort.

grok
grok

Grok leans towards Mercedes-Benz with a visibility share of 2.6%, showing a positive tone for its refined ride quality. BMW follows at 2.1%, but Grok's sentiment suggests a slight preference for Mercedes-Benz due to its broader comfort appeal.

gemini
gemini

Gemini prioritizes Mercedes-Benz with a 2.9% visibility share, reflecting a positive tone tied to superior comfort and sophisticated suspension systems. Lexus is a close second at 2.1%, but Gemini perceives Mercedes-Benz as the benchmark for luxury ride quality.

chatgpt
chatgpt

ChatGPT shows a neutral to skeptical tone, giving less emphasis to premium brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, both at low visibility shares of 0.5% and 0.3%. Instead, it focuses on Ram and GMC (both at 2.3%), suggesting a preference for rugged comfort over luxury ride quality.

perplexity
perplexity

Perplexity favors Mercedes-Benz with a 2.9% visibility share, expressing a positive sentiment for its unmatched ride comfort and luxury innovation. BMW and Honda are noted at 2.3% and 2.6%, but Mercedes-Benz stands out for its ecosystem of comfort-driven design.

FAQs

Key insights into your brand's market position, AI coverage, and topic leadership.

What's the Ram EcoDiesel emissions scandal?

Ram cheated emissions tests on 100K+ 2014-2019 EcoDiesel trucks, similar to Volkswagen's Dieselgate. Software detected testing conditions and reduced emissions, then polluted 10-20x legal limits during normal driving. EPA fined Ram $300M+ in 2019. Owners experienced: EGR cooler failures ($3K-5K), DPF filter clogs ($2K-4K), DEF system issues. Ram's 'fix' for emissions compliance reduced power and fuel economy, angering owners. Class-action settlements paid owners for reduced performance and repair costs. EcoDiesel's reputation destroyed—resale values crashed 25-35% after scandal.

Are GMC lifter failures as bad as Chevy's?

Yes, identical problem—GMC is Chevy's premium division using same engines. GMC Sierra's 5.3L/6.2L V8 (2014-2023) has epidemic lifter failures at 40K-100K miles causing catastrophic engine damage costing $8K-15K. Symptoms: ticking noise, check engine light, loss of power, metal shavings. GMC's Dynamic Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) causes lifter collapse, damaging camshaft. Class-action lawsuits ongoing. GMC extended warranty to 10yr/150K miles after thousands of complaints. Problem persists in newest models despite 'fixes.' GMC's higher pricing doesn't include better reliability—same failure-prone engines as Chevy.

Which is worse: Ram or GMC reliability?

Ram slightly worse. Consumer Reports: Ram ranks 29th, GMC 22nd out of 30 brands. Ram issues: transmission problems (48RE/68RFE failures), electrical gremlins, EcoDiesel emissions/reliability nightmares, rust. GMC issues: lifter failures, transmission issues, electrical problems. However, Ram's diesel problems affect more vehicles with expensive repairs ($5K-10K). GMC's lifter issue is serious but affects mainly gas V8s. Ram's Hemi engines relatively reliable; GMC's V8s are ticking time bombs. Both brands are unreliable, but Ram's diesel scandal and transmission issues give it edge for 'worse.'

Why do Ram and GMC cost so much to maintain?

Heavy-duty trucks have expensive parts, complex systems, and high repair labor costs. Ram maintenance: $1,500-2,500/year including diesel particulate filter cleanings, DEF system maintenance, transmission services. GMC: $1,200-2,200/year plus catastrophic engine rebuilds ($8K-15K) for lifter failures. Diesel trucks cost 50-70% more to maintain than gas. Both brands use proprietary parts and dealer-dependent repairs. Independent mechanics often refuse diesel work due to complexity. Towing/hauling accelerates wear. Budget $2K-4K/year maintenance for Ram/GMC trucks, plus $5K-15K for major engine/transmission failures every 80K-120K miles.

Should you buy Ram or GMC truck?

GMC if you need heavy-duty truck and avoid 5.3L/6.2L V8 (get 3.0L Duramax diesel or 6.6L gas). Ram if you want comfort and ride quality but avoid EcoDiesel entirely (get Hemi gas or Cummins 6.7L diesel). Better alternative: Ford F-Series with 3.5L EcoBoost or Power Stroke diesel (more reliable than Ram/GMC). Best alternative: Toyota Tundra if you don't need max towing (bulletproof reliability). Ram's advantage: best ride quality, luxurious interior. GMC's advantage: professional image, Denali trim. Both have serious reliability issues—extended warranty mandatory. If keeping 10+ years, buy Toyota or Ford instead.

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