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) | 951 | 2,432 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 47 and 13 | 100 and 53 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 59,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 951 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2,432 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, 5 for the Ford F-150.