2026 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2026 Ford Ranger
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 66.7 to 53.1, on fuel & range. The Ford Ranger is ahead on safety.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2026 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…
2026 Ford Ranger
The 2026 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ranger 2WD, is EPA-rated a…
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
Clear winThe Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 66.7 to 53.1, on fuel & range. The Ford Ranger is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Rangeroverall 53.1 | 2026 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 66.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 38.1 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 64.3 | 41.8 |
| 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 | 53.1 | 66.7 |
Chevrolet Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Ford Ranger: 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 Ranger
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeats26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- highAir Bags25V541000 · 100,900 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V335000 · 268 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V494000 · 10 vehicles
- criticalPower Train26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- highWheels26V496000 · 952 vehicles
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
- highEquipment25V815000 · 3,408 vehicles
- minorElectronic Stability Control (Esc)25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Ranger 2WD | Silverado EV Ext Range WT |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $1,100 |
| EV range | — | 424 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 66.7 to 53.1, on fuel & range. The Ford Ranger is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado scores 66.7 and the 2026 Ford Ranger 53.1. 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 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
2026 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 7 recalls. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 6 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.