Chevrolet Silverado vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 723 | 1,372 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 68 and 10 | 115 and 42 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 19 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 723 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 1,372 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: 8 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 5 for the Dodge Ram 1500.