Ram 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Ram 1500

$691
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$714
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Ram 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $691 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the 1500.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $714 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Silverado 1500.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$691
inexpensive
expensive
$714
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.2
not often
very often
0.23
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent
16%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5
(0)
4 (1)
3
(0)
2
(0)
1
(0)
The Ram 1500 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“Overall awesome truck. Hopefully the last one I'll ever own in my lifetime. I only drive it about 5K Miles a year and only 28K miles after 5 years of ownership. Multiple FCA Recalls for the U...”
“Overall awesome truck. Hopefully the last one I'll ever own in my lifetime. I only drive it...”
5 (7)
4 (42)
3 (23)
2 (3)
1 (4)
“Small V-8;Poor Gas Milage;Nice Ride”
“Small V-8;Poor Gas Milage;Nice Ride”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 rank second and third, respectively, on the list of half-ton pickup truck sales leaders, perennially trailing the Ford F-150. When added together, the combined sales of Silverado and Ram exceed F-150 sales by 20%. So what do these two trucks have to offer?

They have a lot in common. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional. Both offer many different combinations of cab style and bed length. You can choose from a variety of different trim levels, from very basic to over-the-top luxury. The Silverado and the Ram are both fully able to haul a lot, tow a lot and handle the toughest jobs you can throw at them.

There are some differences in the engine department. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a choice of two different V8 engines as power options, with either 310 or 381 horsepower. The Ram 1500 has a bit more variety here, with a 305-horsepower standard V6, an available 395-horsepower V8, and a 240-horsepower diesel engine option.

Comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 comes down to personal preference. Evaluate both trucks based on your specific needs, then select the one that works best for you.