Ford F-150 Lightning BEV vs Chevrolet C1500
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | Chevrolet C1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 408 | 969 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 41 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.2% | 9.5% |
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV by year
What breaks
Electrical System
121
29.7%
Lights
59
14.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
52
12.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
34
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
32
7.8%
Brakes
26
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
2.5%
Chevrolet C1500 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
293
30.2%
Brakes
185
19.1%
Seats
94
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
69
7.1%
Engine & Cooling
53
5.5%
Seat Belts
36
3.7%
Electrical System
34
3.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
3.1%