2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2001 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 | 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2001 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 468 | 1,236 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 169 |
| Investigations | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 91 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 248 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 13–16 |
| Median reported mileage | 90,000 mi | 96,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 234 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 147 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 180 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 137 |
| Service Brakes | 133 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 114 |
| Structure | 30 | 65 |
| Power Train | 19 | 74 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 135 | 109 |
| Brake problems | 64 | 9 |
| Stalling | 20 | 61 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
2001 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.