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Looking for a full-size truck to use for your everyday vehicle? These reliable and popular full-size pickup trucks come from Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram. The good news is that the modern pickup truck is more customizable than ever, and these vehicles are the best that 2017 had to offer.

U.S. News said the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was the best option on the list of reliable pickup trucks. Chevrolet offered the truck with two powerful V8 engine choices, which could tow up to 12,500 pounds. The Silverado has an upscale cabin and was available with four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.

J.D. Power gave the 2017 Silverado a reliability rating of four and a half stars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the truck a five-star safety rating. It also received a four-star rating in the rollover crash test. If you can find the Chevrolet Silverado LT, that version comes equipped with forward collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, and lane keep assist.

Average Price Paid: $24,926 – $47,627

These reliable and popular full-size pickup trucks like the Ford F-150
A 2017 Ford F-150 | Ford

There isn’t much to dislike about the 2017 Ford F-150. It has low ownership costs and can tow up to 12,200 pounds when properly equipped with the max trailer tow package. The F-150 is big enough for most jobs and handles the road well. There are so many ways to configure this truck that there is bound to be a suitable option for most buyers. That makes it a good pick for reliable and popular full-size pickup trucks from 2017.

J.D. Power gave the truck a three-and-a-half-star reliability rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) actually gave the 2017 Ford F-150 its Top Safety Pick award. It performed well on the moderate overlap front, side impact, and roof strength tests. Safety systems like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking were available but not always included. Try to find one with this technology, if possible.

Average Price Paid: $24,001 – $57,899

Check out the 2017 Ram 1500 for a well-rounded truck

The 2017 Ram 1500 does a lot of things well. Ram offers it with V6 or V8 engines that get between 240 and 395 horsepower. This truck fits between two and six passengers, depending on the setup. The EcoDiesel V6 engine gets 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, while the gasoline V6 gets 17 and 25 mpg. Ram’s V8 gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

J.D. Power gave the 2017 Ram 1500 a three-and-a-half for its predicted reliability. The Ram 1500 received high scores on many of the IIHS safety tests, such as side impact and roof strength. On the NHTSA testing, it received a four-star overall safety rating. Ram only offers a rearview camera and parking sensors for safety features, which many of its competitors offer.

Average Price Paid: $23,188 – $43,127

Not many vehicles can do the job of a full-size pickup truck. While the list isn’t long, these are the most reliable and popular full-size pickup trucks from 2017.

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