Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 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 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 852 | 527 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 49 and 19 | 57 and 47 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 39,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 13 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 15 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $5,150 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 852 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 527 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: 6 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 4 for the Ford F-150.