Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: reliability evidence
Key facts
Ford F-150 has 38,155 complaints across its recorded model years. Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 has 18,178. These totals cover different populations and are not directly comparable failure rates.
Data updated: 2026-11-09 (November 9, 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 | 1,076 | 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 | 445 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 843 | 363 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2,195 | 565 | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1,784 | 216 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2,994 | 302 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1,540 | 1,438 | 8 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1,749 | 1,111 | 13 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2,095 | 797 | 13 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1,467 | 714 | 17 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,332 | 524 | 18 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,349 | 1,104 | 9 | 10 |
| 2020 | 746 | 755 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 | 1,044 | 859 | 29 | 8 |
| 2022 | 607 | 661 | 23 | 6 |
| 2023 | 418 | 395 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 | 197 | 323 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 112 | 111 | 14 | 0 |
| 2026 | 14 | 132 | 8 | 3 |
Ford F-150
Most reported components
All recorded model years. Counts are not exposure-adjusted.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8120 |
| Engine | 4548 |
| Electrical System | 3023 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2461 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2206 |
Power Train: 8,120; Engine: 4,548; Electrical System: 3,023; Unknown Or Other: 2,461; Vehicle Speed Control: 2,206
Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
Most reported components
All recorded model years. Counts are not exposure-adjusted.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2967 |
| Engine | 2700 |
| Air Bags | 2340 |
| Power Train | 2286 |
| Electrical System | 2230 |
Service Brakes: 2,967; Engine: 2,700; Air Bags: 2,340; Power Train: 2,286; Electrical System: 2,230