Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Ford F-150. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford F-150 | GMC Sierra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,956 | 132 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 57 and 27 | 8 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 3,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 23 | 18 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,956 complaints for the Ford F-150 and 132 for the GMC Sierra. 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: 8 for the Ford F-150, 11 for the GMC Sierra.