Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tacoma
The Chevrolet Silverado and the Toyota Tacoma are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 91 | 349 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 2 | 12 and 8 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 42,000 miles | 35,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 22 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 91 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 349 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: 0 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 13 for the Toyota Tacoma.