Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 103 | 400 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 5 | 34 and 8 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 59,000 miles | 54,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 22 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 103 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 400 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: 0 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 2 for the Ford F-150.