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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150 Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2014 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Best
120%
Worst
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 2011 - 2018 Ford F-150 |
Best
127%
Worst
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 2007 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Best
87%
Worst
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 2009 - 2010 Ford F-150 |
Best
79%
Worst
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 2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 |
Best
62%
Worst
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 2000 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Best
115%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I had currently owned a Dodge Ram 1500 I bought new in 2000 and it became a major repair magnet. Two new engines, rebuilt transmission etc. The Silverados my friends have owned for years have been very reliable. full 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Prior experience with GM trucks tells me that this one will last for years. No problems to speak of to this point. full 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Have not had any major failures with this truck full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
My 2006 is a proven performer. Much like any GM truck, the Silverado has a great reputation for reliability and durability, unmatched by any other manufacturer. full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
I decided on the Silverado because of its reliable 5.3L engine, which there are Chevrolets with these engines with over 200k still on the road; I also went with the Silverado because of my past experience with Chevrolets full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2004 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
No problems at all. full 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2002 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
At 125,000 miles, the Silverado has never given me any troubles with getting from point "A" to point "B". full 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This vehicle had less than 30000 miles and it had many issues with the drivetrain. I cannot begin to explain the frustration I had with this truck. full 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2003 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Front axel seal, MAF sensor, transmission shifting poorly at 105,000 already. I think it now has a fuel pump issue also, along with some EVAP emissions code. Fuel pumps go out on these frequently after 100,000 miles. full 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2003 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
more repairs on it than the Honda Pilot full 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I had currently owned a Dodge Ram 1500 I bought new in 2000 and it became a major repair magnet. Two new engines, rebuilt transmission etc. The Silverados my friends have owned for years have been very reliable. full 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Prior experience with GM trucks tells me that this one will last for years. No problems to speak of to this point. full 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Have not had any major failures with this truck full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
My 2006 is a proven performer. Much like any GM truck, the Silverado has a great reputation for reliability and durability, unmatched by any other manufacturer. full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
I decided on the Silverado because of its reliable 5.3L engine, which there are Chevrolets with these engines with over 200k still on the road; I also went with the Silverado because of my past experience with Chevrolets full 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2004 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
No problems at all. full 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2002 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
At 125,000 miles, the Silverado has never given me any troubles with getting from point "A" to point "B". full 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This vehicle had less than 30000 miles and it had many issues with the drivetrain. I cannot begin to explain the frustration I had with this truck. full 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2003 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Front axel seal, MAF sensor, transmission shifting poorly at 105,000 already. I think it now has a fuel pump issue also, along with some EVAP emissions code. Fuel pumps go out on these frequently after 100,000 miles. full 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
| 2003 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
more repairs on it than the Honda Pilot full 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
