Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Ford F-250. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 711 | 702 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 51 and 7 | 61 and 17 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 109,000 miles | 94,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 12 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 711 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 702 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 Silverado 1500, 14 for the Ford F-250.