Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 10 MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 561 | 527 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 10 | 57 and 47 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 10 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 10 and 11 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $6,700 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 561 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 527 for the Ford F-150. 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: 0 for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4 for the Ford F-150.