2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2000 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2000 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 611 | 1,074 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 216 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 67 | 81 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 343 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 92,171 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 237 | 67 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 191 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 188 |
| Service Brakes | 162 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 135 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 122 |
| Structure | 33 | 66 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 240 | 121 |
| Brake problems | 82 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 29 |
| Stalling | 6 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.