Chevrolet C1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet C1500 is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 315 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 1 | 8 and 35 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 147,000 miles | 95,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Chevrolet C1500 and 315 for the Ford F-150. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet C1500, 4 for the Ford F-150.