2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs 2000 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2000 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 1,074 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 258 | 216 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 81 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 343 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–15 | 13–16 |
| Median reported mileage | 85,500 mi | 92,171 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 191 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 188 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 135 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 122 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 67 |
| Steering | 15 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 69 |
| Structure | 1 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 40 | 121 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 10 |
| Stalling | 7 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 29 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 5 |
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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.