If you are interested in a 2015 full-size pickup truck, check out the 2015 Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500. These two trucks are often near each other on “best of” lists, but is one a better choice for this specific year?

Check out some of the positives and drawbacks for both the 2015 F-150 and the Silverado 1500 below to help make an informed decision.

Is the 2015 Ford F-150 a reliable truck?

The F-150 is synonymous with the words pickup truck. For the 2015 year, U.S. News ranked the F-150 as the number one truck. Close behind it was the Silverado 1500. What made the F-150 a better choice for a full-size pickup truck?

It got an estimated 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 on the highway. The average price paid was between $15,819 and $34,144. That’s a lot of truck for that amount of money.

The Ford had a powerful V8 engine capable of getting 420 hp. It also had a higher payload than the Silverado. With some above-standard safety features, this truck has it all. It even has a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot.

The estimated cost to own the F-150 is around $26,800 over five years. That is the lowest in comparison to the Silverado and the 2015 Ram 1500.

As far as recalls go, there are 12 open recalls for the 2015 variety. These include the brake master cylinder leaking, damaged cables on the 3.5L GTDI engine and block, and even various trims with an engine block heater.

Some other recalls include the door links/latches opening on accident, the rear seat belt bracket not being attached correctly, and an adaptive cruise control issue. All of these would have been remedied at the time if Ford contacted the owner.

J.D. Power still gave the truck a 3.5 out of five stars for reliability. It should be noted that customers had issues with the transmission during this year. These were not covered under warranty.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth the money?

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 came in only two-tenths of a point behind the F-150. With an estimated 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway, the fuel economy was very similar.

Priced between $16,790 and $35,793, the Silverado was only slightly more expensive. It had a roomy interior and V6 or V8 engines for towing. The cost to own the Silverado is around $29,200 over five years.

The Silverado has 14 recalls out currently. There are issues with the electric power steering, hydraulic brakes, driver’s side seat belt, and airbags failing to deploy. The airbags could easily be fixed or replaced by the dealership.

J.D. Power still gave the Silverado four out of five stars for reliability.

Which truck is right for you?

In conclusion, both of these full-size pickup trucks have positives and negatives. Older automobiles often have recalls as the trucks have been on the road longer. However, for the price, these trucks might fit your needs.