Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Dodge Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 627 | 945 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 84 and 10 | 58 and 12 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 17 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 627 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 945 for the Dodge Dakota. 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 Dodge Dakota.