Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 643 | 1,364 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 45 | 66 and 42 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 64,000 miles | 62,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 643 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1,364 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, 3 for the Ford F-150.