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Full-size pickup trucks are challenging vehicles to go up against, especially when it comes to towing. There aren’t many other options that can do the job of a Chevrolet Silverado truck. For comparison’s sake, the 2022 Silverado 1500 can tow 9,600 pounds and returned 17 mpg overall during testing. Without further delay, here are some alternatives to the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

The Ram 1500 is a good alternative to the Chevrolet Silverado

Alternatives to the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck
The Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck | Chevrolet

Regarding full-size pickup trucks, Consumer Reports has most options ranked. The Ram 1500 truck had the highest score out of all the trucks, including the Chevy Silverado. On the road test, the Ram truck impressed the experts the most. It also had a high predicted owner satisfaction score. The reliability of this pickup truck is just average, but reliability and a full-size pickup truck don’t usually go hand in hand.

Consumer Reports calls the Ram 1500 a “kinder, gentler pickup truck in this crowded field.” It returned 17 mpg overall during testing, but the diesel V6 returned 23 mpg. This truck is capable of towing 12,750 pounds.

Base MSRP price range: $35,900 – $77,780

The Ford F-150 is another alternative to the Chevrolet Silverado

When it comes to alternatives to the Chevrolet Silverado, the Ford F-150 has a lot to offer buyers. The road test and predicted owner satisfaction score were both above average. The reliability score wasn’t anything to write home about, but it still had a higher score overall than the Chevy Silverado. The Ford truck also gets 19 mpg, two miles per gallon more than the Silverado.

The 3.5L turbo V6 hybrid engine gets 430 hp and can tow 12,400 pounds. The more popular 2.7L turbo V6 has 325 hp and a 7,700-pound tow rating. Either way, it has a quiet cabin, plenty of power, and is a good alternative to the Chevrolet Silverado.

Base MSRP price range: $30,870 – $80,435

Don’t overlook the Nissan Titan pickup truck

Overall, the Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck can do everything the Silverado does. The Titan only gets 16 mpg, which is one less mile per gallon than the Silverado. But The Nissan truck still has higher reliability and owner satisfaction scores. For acceleration, this option also has two-tenths of a second fast for its zero to 60 mph time.

The Nissan Titan has a smooth and powerful V8 engine with 400 hp and a towing maximum of 9,390 pounds. It is also mildly capable off-road, if you find yourself in that sort of situation.

Base MSRP price range: $38,810 – $60,780

These are some alternatives to the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that will still get the job done. If you are loyal to the Chevy brand, these other truck options might pale in comparison. However, better fuel economy and more towing capacity are always good.

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