Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra 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 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 852 | 524 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 49 and 19 | 40 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 39,000 miles | 105,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 13 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 15 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $5,150 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 852 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 524 for the Toyota Tundra. 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, 7 for the Toyota Tundra.