Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 711 | 1,323 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 51 and 7 | 116 and 85 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 109,000 miles | 98,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 711 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1,323 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 Silverado 1500, 7 for the Ford F-150.