Chevrolet Silverado vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado and the Dodge Ram 1500 are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 721 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 48 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 67,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 16 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 721 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: 1 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 5 for the Dodge Ram 1500.