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Different vehicle classes · Different segments — choice depends on use case

2022 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2022 Ford F-350

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-06-14 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2022 Chevrolet Silverado versus 2022 Ford F-350 — different vehicles, different jobs

These two come from different segments, which makes a direct reliability comparison less meaningful than usual. Showing the data so you can see what each one is good at and where each one breaks down. The reliability scores (3.5 versus 3.9) reflect different testing populations and use patterns — don't treat them as apples-to-apples.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado

3.5/5
Reliability score
546 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$11,350 repair exposure
vs

2022 Ford F-350

3.9/5
Reliability score
103 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$11,250 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

These come from different vehicle segments, which means we're not declaring a winner here. The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado scores 3.5; the 2022 Ford F-350 scores 3.9. Different testing populations, different driving patterns, different categories of failure. Use the data below to understand what each one is good at and what each one breaks.

If you lean 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, know what you're getting into on engine and powertrain. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2022 Ford F-350 sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.

Going with the 2022 Ford F-350? Watch the steering and fuel system. The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

Bottom line: these are different categories of vehicle. Pick based on what you actually need it for. We're showing the reliability data so you can factor in long-term ownership cost, not pick a winner.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
2022 Ford F-350
engine
168 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
8 reports
severe · ~$3,100
powertrain
145 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
12 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
electrical
99 reports
moderate · ~$850
15 reports
moderate · ~$850
brakes
24 reports
moderate · ~$450
6 reports
moderate · ~$450
steering
13 reports
moderate · ~$700
16 reports
moderate · ~$700
body
6 reports
severe · ~$1,500
6 reports
severe · ~$1,500
fuel system
No reports
12 reports
severe · ~$1,200
visibility
No reports
8 reports
moderate · ~$350
airbags
5 reports
severe · ~$1,100
No reports
lighting
3 reports
moderate · ~$250
No reports

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado or the 2022 Ford F-350?

Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2022 Ford F-350 comes out ahead with a reliability score of 3.9 versus 3.5. The margin is narrow, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado?

Compared to the 2022 Ford F-350, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado sees more reported issues in engine and powertrain. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Ford F-350?

Compared to the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, the 2022 Ford F-350 has more complaints in steering and fuel system. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

Both vehicles have 0 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $11,350 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

Related comparisons

Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. Verify each vehicle's federal record: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado on NHTSA · 2022 Ford F-350 on NHTSA. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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