Chevrolet Silverado vs Dodge Ram 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Ram 1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Dodge Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 91 | 983 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 13 and 7 | 51 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 19,000 miles | 69,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 23 | 14 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 91 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 983 for the Dodge Ram 1500. 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, 6 for the Dodge Ram 1500.