Ten Reliable Pickup Trucks

It turns out that most brands suggest pretty reliable pickup trucks in today`s marketplace, which is good news for customers shopping in that very popular segment. After all, constant repairs can be costly, and even if they`re covered under a warranty, owners rightly hate the hassle involved. And when you`re paying ems of thousands of dollars for a fresh pickup, you just expect it to work as advertised. Well, according to to third-party sources, the following choices blend their rugged looks and work-friendly capabilities with track records for superior dependability, too. (Shoppers should note, however, that for some of the very newest trucks, reliability is based on projections, since not enough data exists yet to establish real-world dependability results.)

2016 Toyota Tundra

The two thousand sixteen Toyota Tundra relies on the same basic underpinnings that have been in place for the truck since the two thousand seven model, but that proven platform has racked up some serious cred in the dependability department. Consider: Consumer Reports rated the two thousand sixteen Tundra as No. One among the most reliable pickup trucks in the country, as did U.S. News & World Report – which leverages data from J.D. Power for its reliability scores. Power also recognized the Tundra as the top fullsize pickup in its own two thousand sixteen Vehicle Dependability Explore, albeit, to be clear, this survey looked at two thousand thirteen models after three years in service. That`s the benefit of the Tundra`s older packaging, as the two thousand sixteen model, reminisce, is using that same award-winning platform.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Meantime, the Bowtie brand claims it sells the «most dependable, long-lasting full-size pickups on the road,» supported by longevity data through last year, and the two thousand sixteen Chevrolet Silverado also checked in just behind the Tundra for U.S. News reliability. It`s additionally worth noting that the previous generation Silverado finished third in the most latest J.D. Power VDS, and the nameplate in general has an «Above Average» Reliability Score from on the independent Long-Term Quality Index. True, the current Silverado is a wholly different truck, yet Chevy would tell you it has the same DNA as those older versions, but with a few more years’ worth of improvements to make it one of the most reliable pickup trucks today.

2016 Toyota Tacoma

If you`re looking for reliable pickup trucks in the midsize segment, Toyota again tops the class. The two thousand sixteen Toyota Tacoma goes after the same path as the Tundra, relying on years of practice with a proven platform to achieve the highest U.S. News numbers for reliability. Similarly, according to Car MD, the Tacoma was No. Two for all pickups in the latest Vehicle Health Index, which evaluated entries from the two thousand fifteen model year (using the number of «check-engine» light problems reported per vehicle, as well as the cost of repair). On the other mitt, the Tacoma was comprehensively updated for 2016, with a fresh engine, upgraded framework, retuned suspension and key technology improvements. Among them: an available blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.

2016 Ram 1500

The next flight of reliable pickup trucks is grouped together in terms of reliability results with U.S. News, yet also carries distinct benefits that positively influence their dependability. The two thousand sixteen RAM 1500, for example, is a particular beloved with U.S. News in general, earning that publication`s praise as «Best Full-size Truck for the Money» for three years in a row now. Ram further backs up it reliability ratings with what it claims is best-in-class warranty coverage, just in case. Highlights include 5-year/60,000-mile coverage for gas engines and a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty for the truck`s available Three.0-liter EcoDiesel engine – with an EPA rating of twenty nine MPG highway and a max tow rating of 9,200 lbs.

2016 GMC Sierra

Despite the fact that both of GM`s reliable pickup trucks for the fullsize segment share the same platform, the two thousand sixteen GMC Sierra has slightly different dependability ratings from its Silverado sibling. The Sierra was higher on the two thousand sixteen J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Investigate and rates lower according to U.S. News, and it does so with a Professional Grade twist that brings added premium comforts, including standard mobile Wi-Fi, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, and fresh-for-2016 styling. Customers also can rely on the Sierra Denali for range-topping luxury cues. Ultimately, folks can depend on the extended-cab Sierra – and Silverado – for passing grades in all IIHS crashworthiness tests; all Sierra and Silverado cab styles have earned 5-Star Overall Safety Scores from NHTSA.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

The Bowtie brand`s next-generation midsize pickup debuted for the two thousand fourteen model year, so the long-term dependability of the two thousand sixteen Chevrolet Colorado hasn`t been accurately established yet. That said, the U.S. News model projects the third highest score of any of the reliable pickup trucks, and early comebacks on current-gen Colorados in the Long-Term Quality Index are trending positively. Nor can it hurt that the Colorado was named the Motor Trend Truck of the Year for 2016. Since that time, Chevy has continued to upgrade the Colorado as well, with this model year eyeing the debut of the truck`s Duramax diesel engine. It`s the cleanest diesel-fueled powerplant ever used in a Chevrolet truck, finish with an EPA high point of thirty one MPG.

2016 GMC Canyon

The two thousand sixteen GMC Canyon is the Pro Grade midsize truck that`s the more sophisticated counterpart to the Chevy Colorado. Which might explain why it finished one slot higher – and in 2nd spot on the podium – in the two thousand sixteen J.D. Power Initial Quality Probe. Now, that doesn`t necessarily mean that the Canyon will exhibit the same long-term quality spectacle as the most reliable pickup trucks, but it`s a superb commencing point. As for completing touches, the Canyon boasts all the top GM connectivity technologies, a clean-diesel powertrain, and a cabin that was recognized by Ward’s Auto World as one of the Top ten Interiors in the industry for 2015. Choose looking forward? The two thousand seventeen model year will feature the very first Canyon Denali edition.

2016 Ford F-150

Frankly, Autobytel experts are not ready to weigh in on the fine steel vs. aluminum debate during this discussion of reliable pickup trucks. Customers already have judged for themselves, driving sales of the two thousand sixteen Ford F-150 up past 70,000 units per month on a number of occasions this year. Also, the Blue Oval did put a 6-truck fleet of next-gen F-150 prototypes into service for early testing, and those pickups proved their durability – and that of the truck`s high-strength aluminum cargo bed – during more than 350,000 miles of real-world, real-work operation. For reliable occupant protection, the F-150 is the only pickup with Top Safety Pick recognition from the IIHS, and that`s for both crew- and extended-cab configurations.

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