Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 564 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 65 and 8 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 57,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 20 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 564 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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, 11 for the Toyota Tacoma.