2024 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 83.5 to 51.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as a electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 31 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, t…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightni…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 83.5 to 51.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 83.5 | 2024 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 51.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.4 | 96.8 |
| Safetyw 4 | 74.6 | 17.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 83.5 | 51.7 |
Chevrolet Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Ford F-150 Lightning: model-level data · Chevrolet Silverado: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V131000 · 950 vehicles
- highPower Train25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- highSuspension25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- highSuspension24V949000 · 11,922 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- criticalService Brakes, Hydraulic25V390000 · 62,468 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
- highSeats25V015000 · 5 vehicles
- highAir Bags24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- highTrailer Hitches24V626000 · 38 vehicles
- highElectrical System24V320000 · 10 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Silverado EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 70 | 67 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,100 | $1,150 |
| EV range | 320 mi | 393 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 83.5 to 51.7, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 83.5 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 51.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade D, 4 recalls. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.