Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Silverado and the Toyota Tundra are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 221 | 461 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 18 and 6 | 31 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 48,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 15 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 461 for the Toyota Tundra. 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, 12 for the Toyota Tundra.