Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. 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 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 627 | 543 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 84 and 10 | 37 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 627 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 543 for the Toyota Tundra. 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, 2 for the Toyota Tundra.