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) | 221 | 456 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 48 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 456 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: 1 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 1 for the Ford F-150.