Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra 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 | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 561 | 524 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 10 | 40 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 105,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 10 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 10 and 11 | 15 and 18 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $6,700 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 561 complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 524 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: 0 for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 7 for the Toyota Tundra.