Ford F-250 Super Duty vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Both trucks side by side for the years they were both sold (2007–2026): owner complaints filed with NHTSA, what each generation is known for, and years with a well-known costly problem.
How to use this: complaint counts are reports owners filed with NHTSA, not a reliability score. Best-selling trucks collect more reports simply because more are on the road. Use the numbers to spot years worth a closer look, then check the specific truck you're considering.
Complaints by year
Each count is compared with the typical (middle) count of the heavy-duty trucks we cover from the same model year. Counts as of October 5, 2026; a year's own page uses the latest count, so it can be slightly higher. Tap a count for that year's recalls, complaints and safety ratings.
| Year | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Typical that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 8 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 29 | — |
| 2024 | 38 | 140 | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 47 | — |
| 2022 | 127About typical | 95About typical | 102 |
| 2021 | 165More than typical | 87About typical | 74 |
| 2020 | 263More than typical | 108About typical | 112 |
| 2019 | 1,156More than typical | 73Fewer than typical | 104 |
| 2018 | 397More than typical | 53Fewer than typical | 127 |
| 2017 | 1,155More than typical | 53Fewer than typical | 182 |
| 2016 | 288⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 123⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.About typical | 128 |
| 2015 | 296⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 176⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.About typical | 156 |
| 2014 | 168⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 40⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.Fewer than typical | 69 |
| 2013 | 116⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 51⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.About typical | 68 |
| 2012 | 323⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair. | 53⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair. | — |
| 2011 | 370⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 104⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 56 |
| 2010 | 105⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected. | 21 | — |
| 2009 | 77⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.More than typical | 61About typical | 54 |
| 2008 | 337⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.About typical | Not separable | 274 |
| 2007 | 114⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.About typical | 204More than typical | 98 |
Recent years aren't compared until the typical truck that year has at least 50 complaints. “Not separable” means NHTSA files that year together with other trucks. Recall counts aren't shown here; open any year to see its recalls. ⚠ marks a well-known costly problem that complaint counts alone don't show.
Generations side by side
Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 2005–2007 common problems →6.0L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
Front-end shake is reported on every engine, and the 6.0L diesel needs proof of 'bulletproofing' work.
- 2008–2010 common problems →6.4L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
Front-end shake and steering wear lead the complaints; the 6.4L diesel is known for radiator leaks and fuel in the oil.
- 2011–2016 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel
Front-end shake is the top complaint by far; the 6.7L's high-pressure fuel pump is the costliest risk, and 2011–2012 add turbo and sensor issues.
- 2017–2019 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel and 6.2L V8 gas
More than half of all complaints describe front-end shake (death wobble), with no recall issued; several other recalls to check.
- 2020–2022 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel, 7.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 gas
Front-end shake drops sharply; the new 10-speed transmission and a diesel fuel pump recall lead the complaints.
- 2023–2026 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel (standard and high output), 7.3L V8 and 6.8L V8 gas
Too new for clear patterns; recalls are the main things to check, including a do-not-drive brake pedal recall on certain 2025 trucks, axle shafts, a driveshaft weld and software.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- 2007–2010 common problems →6.6L Duramax LMM diesel and 6.0L V8 gas
Airbag recalls top the complaints; cracked dashes are common and owners on a diesel forum report idler and pitman arm wear; Duramax LMM owners mostly report DPF, EGR and cooler line repairs.
- 2011–2014 common problems →6.6L Duramax LML diesel and 6.0L V8 gas
The Duramax LML's high-pressure fuel pump is the costliest risk; DEF and NOx sensor repairs and airbag recalls are common.
- 2015–2019 common problems →6.6L Duramax diesel (LML 2015–2016, L5P 2017–2019) and 6.0L V8 gas
2015–2016 diesels carry the fuel pump risk; the 2017+ L5P has far fewer fuel pump complaints; trailer brake warnings are common.
- 2020–2026 common problems →6.6L Duramax L5P diesel and 6.6L V8 gas
The 10-speed transmission is the most reported problem, with a valve body recall on 2020–2022 diesels; trailer brake warnings are common.
Years with a known costly problem
From our owner notes. Some affect only one engine, so trucks with other engines those years aren't affected: check which engine the truck you're looking at has.
Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 2005–2007 Diesel onlyDiesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.
- 2008–2010 Diesel onlyDiesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.
- 2011–2016 Diesel onlyThe 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- 2011–2016 Diesel onlyThe Duramax LML diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.