Chevrolet Silverado vs Nissan Titan
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Nissan Titan. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Nissan Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 723 | 1,295 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 68 and 10 | 44 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 14 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 19 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 723 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 1,295 for the Nissan Titan. 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 Nissan Titan.