Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Dodge Ram 1500 are rated the same on fuel economy: 16 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 951 | 1,372 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 47 and 13 | 115 and 42 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 5 |
| 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 951 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1,372 for the Dodge Ram 1500. 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, 5 for the Dodge Ram 1500.