Chevrolet Silverado vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 13 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 852 | 1,366 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 49 and 19 | 106 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 39,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 13 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 15 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $5,150 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 852 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 1,366 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: 6 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 1 for the Dodge Ram 1500.