Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 99 | 260 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 4 | 14 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 23 | 22 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 99 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 260 for the Ford Ranger. 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: 2 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 5 for the Ford Ranger.