Ford F-150 vs GMC Sonoma
The GMC Sonoma is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | GMC Sonoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 908 | 297 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 79 and 114 | 23 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 130,000 miles | 115,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 18 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 908 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 297 for the GMC Sonoma. 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: 6 for the Ford F-150, 2 for the GMC Sonoma.