Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 111 | 143 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 2 | 23 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 9,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 21 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 111 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado and 143 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: 7 for the Chevrolet Silverado, 4 for the Toyota Tacoma.