Toyota Tacoma vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota Tacoma

$478
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$714
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tacoma Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $478 which means it has lower than 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 Tacoma.
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
$478
inexpensive
expensive
$714
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.25
not often
very often
0.23
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
17%
not urgent
urgent
16%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (12)
4 (42)
3 (10)
2 (1)
1 (1)
“Bought this truck used in 2006 with 92,000 miles. Has the 3.4 and is 4x4. Been the best truck I've ever owned. Had the head gasket blow 2 weeks ago at 198,000 miles thanks to the crappy...”
“Bought this truck used in 2006 with 92,000 miles. Has the 3.4 and is 4x4. Been the best truck...”
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”