Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: reliability evidence
Key facts
Ford F-150 has 37,922 complaints across its recorded model years. Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 has 18,002. These totals cover different populations and are not directly comparable failure rates.
Data updated: 2026-10-05 (October 5, 2026). The table compares 33 shared model years. View data status.
How to read this comparison
There is no defensible reliability winner from raw complaint totals alone. A fair failure-rate comparison needs vehicles sold or registered, age, miles driven, and consistent reporting. Use the year-matched records to compare the kinds of concerns owners describe.
| Year | Ford F-150 complaints | Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 complaints | Ford F-150 recalls | Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 676 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 626 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 324 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2,758 | 555 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1,381 | 361 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1,044 | 587 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1,074 | 614 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1,236 | 468 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 821 | 509 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 423 | 805 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2,029 | 797 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1,112 | 525 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 585 | 359 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 488 | 849 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 369 | 914 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 324 | 444 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 843 | 363 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2,190 | 563 | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1,783 | 216 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2,983 | 301 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1,533 | 1,436 | 8 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1,720 | 1,107 | 13 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2,060 | 795 | 13 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1,442 | 712 | 17 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,312 | 520 | 18 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,329 | 1,085 | 9 | 10 |
| 2020 | 730 | 732 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 | 1,018 | 830 | 29 | 8 |
| 2022 | 596 | 634 | 23 | 6 |
| 2023 | 409 | 384 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 | 191 | 311 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 106 | 102 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026 | 10 | 104 | 5 | 3 |
Ford F-150
Most reported components
All recorded model years. Counts are not exposure-adjusted.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7988 |
| Engine | 4522 |
| Electrical System | 2997 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2442 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2193 |
Power Train: 7,988; Engine: 4,522; Electrical System: 2,997; Unknown Or Other: 2,442; Vehicle Speed Control: 2,193
Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Most reported components
All recorded model years. Counts are not exposure-adjusted.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2956 |
| Engine | 2618 |
| Air Bags | 2337 |
| Power Train | 2236 |
| Electrical System | 2200 |
Service Brakes: 2,956; Engine: 2,618; Air Bags: 2,337; Power Train: 2,236; Electrical System: 2,200