Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 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 | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 643 | 1,637 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 45 | 163 and 25 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 64,000 miles | 87,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 643 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1,637 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, 4 for the Dodge Ram 1500.