Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 643 | 750 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 45 | 11 and 12 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 64,000 miles | 93,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 19 | 19 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 643 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 750 for the Nissan Frontier. 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 Nissan Frontier.