2026 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2026 Nissan Frontier
Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.1 vs Chevrolet Silverado 65.6 with these weights. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
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 Nissan Frontier
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Frontier 2WD, is EPA-r…
2026 Nissan Frontier
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.1 vs Chevrolet Silverado 65.6 with these weights. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Frontieroverall 66.1 | 2026 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 65.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.9 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 89.5 | 39.8 |
| 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 | 66.1 | 65.6 |
Chevrolet Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Frontier: model-level data · Chevrolet Silverado: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Frontier
Top recalls
- highLatches/Locks/Linkages26V023000 · 26,432 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| Nissan Frontier | Chevrolet Silverado | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Frontier 2WD | Silverado EV Ext Range WT |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $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 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
Too close to call: Nissan Frontier 66.1 vs Chevrolet Silverado 65.6 with these weights. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Frontier scores 66.1 and the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 65.6. 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 Nissan Frontier or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
2026 Nissan Frontier: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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.