Chevrolet C1500 vs Ford F-250
The Chevrolet C1500 is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-250. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 48 | 149 |
| Most reported problem | Wipers, windshield & visibility | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 4 | 6 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 150,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| 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 149 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: 0 for the Chevrolet C1500, 4 for the Ford F-250.