Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 734 | 1,276 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 89 and 8 | 102 and 387 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 102,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 734 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1,276 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, 6 for the Ford F-150.