Chevrolet C1500 vs Ford F-250
The Chevrolet C1500 is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 134 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 1 | 6 and 14 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 147,000 miles | 125,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 15 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Chevrolet C1500 and 134 for the Ford F-250. 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, 6 for the Ford F-250.