Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 2,433 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 0 | 151 and 38 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 16 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 20 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $4,150 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 2,433 for the 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: 13 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 16 for the Ram 1500.