Chevrolet C1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet C1500 is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 48 | 553 |
| Most reported problem | Wipers, windshield & visibility | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 4 | 25 and 48 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 150,000 miles | 130,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 14 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 48 complaints for the Chevrolet C1500 and 553 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: 0 for the Chevrolet C1500, 3 for the Ford F-150.