Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 620 | 449 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 60 and 10 | 53 and 17 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 57,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 620 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 449 for the Ford Ranger. 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, 3 for the Ford Ranger.