Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 are rated the same on fuel economy: 16 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 960 | 527 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 34 and 8 | 57 and 47 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 82,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 960 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 527 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, 4 for the Ford F-150.