Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Silverado is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 116 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 0 | 3 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 42,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,950 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 116 for the Toyota Tundra. 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, 4 for the Toyota Tundra.