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2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.

Quick read
  • Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2023 Ford F-150 at 70 MPG.
  • Best highway MPG goes to the 2023 Ford F-150 at 63 MPG.
Vehicle comparison: EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety, recalls
 
Car 1
2023 Ford F-150
Car 2
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine & efficiency

CylindersElectricNot rated
DisplacementElectricNot rated
DriveAll-Wheel DriveNot rated
Fuel typeElectricityNot rated

EPA fuel economy

City MPG78Not rated
Highway MPG63Not rated
Combined MPG70Not rated
Annual fuel cost (EPA)$1100Not rated
CO2 tailpipe0g/miNot rated

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall5/ 55/ 5
Frontal crash5/ 54/ 5
Side crash5/ 55/ 5
Rollover4/ 54/ 5
Stability controlStandardStandard

Recalls, complaints, investigations

Recalls (NHTSA)113
Complaints filed374322
Open investigations03
2023 Ford F-150 recalls
  1. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
  2. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
  3. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
  4. + 8 more on file at NHTSA.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
  1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
  2. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
  3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.

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