Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 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) | 620 | 965 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 60 and 10 | 63 and 115 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 15 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 620 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 965 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, 2 for the Ford F-150.