Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Ford F-150 starts about $680 lower ($36,965 vs $37,645).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Ford F-150 saves roughly $114/year ($2,386 vs $2,500) — about $570 over five years.
- Recalls: 2024 F-150: 10 NHTSA campaigns · 2024 Silverado 1500: 2. Fewer for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
- Biggest gap — performance: the Ford F-150 leads by 0.7 points (8.7 vs 8.0). In practice that means a noticeably more capable and engaging drive.
Quick verdict: the Ford F-150 leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Silverado 1500 instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
