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Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 18500 miles driven2017 Chevrolet Silverado (not HD)
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 18500 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39900 miles driven2015 Chevrolet Silverado (not HD)
[?] see reported repairs
  43 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39900 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2014
Chevrolet Silverado (not HD)
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 132100 miles driven

Refresh of the Five Hundred. Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood.
2008
Ford Taurus
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 132100 miles driven

Refresh of the Five Hundred. Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood.

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Tauruss and Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Tauruss and Chevrolet Silverado 1500s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
They sold a bazillion of these things! Marketing genius, soccer moms, rule! see full Ford Taurus review
Ford Taurus Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is July 2013 and I bought my car last month. It is the first Ford I have owned since 1982, when I traded in a '69 Galaxy for a '79 Horizon. Wish I still had the Galaxy! I grew up in a Ford family, had my diver's license since 1974 and driven a bunch of different cars but had primarily been a GM for the last 20 years. They're still doing nice stuff and I've driven some of it but this Ford stole my heart and I'm glad to be back in the fold. Both Ford and GM have had their political and social miscues the last few years but I think Ford's product speaks for itself and I'm glad I own one. see full Ford Taurus review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
I get it. This is an "old people's car" in the common mindset. see full Ford Taurus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Chevy has a long standing reputation for reliability and I really liked the styling see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
Chevy had been building quality trucks for years. I see older ones on the road everywhere and they still look good. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Chevrolet has let me down twice in my lifetime. I will probably look at my other options before I buy again. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
2003 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 6.0L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
not the most reliable autos although better than Chrysler. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review