Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Ford F-150. 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 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 723 | 2,432 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 68 and 10 | 100 and 53 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 59,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 19 | 14 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 723 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 2,432 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: 8 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 5 for the Ford F-150.