Chevrolet Silverado vs Toyota Tacoma
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 14.8 for the Toyota Tacoma. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Silverado
1.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
91% fewer than the Toyota Tacoma
- Complaints
- 1,272
- Sold
- 9,554,152
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2009. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Calipers, hoses and lines
Typically around 92,325 mi · repair $230–$880
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,400 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 56,250 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 45,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
Toyota Tacoma
14.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
11.4× the Chevrolet Silverado’s rate
- Complaints
- 4,758
- Sold
- 3,211,984
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009. Fewest: 2015 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 122,867 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 128,000 mi
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Coil and leaf springs
Typically around 86,400 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 76,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 32,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Toyota Tacoma?
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Toyota Tacoma has 14.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Silverado is calipers, hoses and lines, typically around 92,325 miles; the repair typically runs $230–$880.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Tacoma?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Tacoma is body and panel corrosion, typically around 122,867 miles.
Which Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tacoma years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Silverado: 2006–2009; Toyota Tacoma: 2005–2006 and 2008–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.