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Across Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500, and Ford F-150, trucks from 2018–2020 onward
tend to be the safest used bets — refined enough to have worked out early-generation kinks, and
recent enough to still find on dealer lots with a documented history. Every brand has at least one
rough patch worth steering around, and every brand has a standout budget generation if you know
where to look. Details on both are below, plus what to check before you buy and what to expect to
pay.
Shopping a used truck usually means cross-shopping brands — and that’s smart. Whether you end
up in a Silverado, Sierra, Ram, or F-150, the fundamentals are the same: buy the generation that’s
worked the bugs out, get a real inspection, and pay a fair, market-based price. Here’s what we’ve
learned selling and servicing these trucks in Oklahoma for over 50 years.
A 2019–2025 Silverado is the strongest used pick, and 2021 and newer trucks add more engine
choices (including diesel) and the latest safety tech. If you’re working with a tighter budget, a
well-maintained 2011–2013 second-generation truck is decent value, though it’ll be light on
modern features.
The current-generation Sierra (2019–present) is the safer used buy, with the 2020 model year
standing out for reliability ratings and remaining factory-warranty coverage if bought within three
years of new. The third-generation trucks (2007–2013) aren’t known for widespread problems
either, and they show up at lower average prices.
2020-and-newer Rams have fewer reported issues than late-2010s trucks. If budget is the priority, a
Ram 1500 Classic (2019–2024, the continued first-generation-body truck sold alongside the
redesigned model) is a simpler, lower-cost work-truck option, even though it won’t hold value quite as
well.
Among more recent generations, 2018–2020 F-150s are consistently cited as some of the most
reliable and durable model years, with 2013–2014 also holding up well. If you’re shopping older,
higher-mileage trucks, stick to 2015 and newer — reliability data on F-150s built before that
gets noticeably more mixed.
| Truck | Years to Watch | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2007–2010 (5.3L V8) | Early Active Fuel Management issues — oil consumption, lifter and valve problems |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2020–2024 (6.2L V8) | Ask about recall/engine-replacement status before buying — GM has had supply constraints on this repair |
| GMC Sierra | 2014–2018 | Transmission reliability complaints; 2014–2015 also saw engine knock and headlight issues |
| Ram 1500 | 2012–2013 | Higher complaint volume in owner and Consumer Reports data (though ratings aren’t unanimous) |
| Ram 1500 | 2018–2019 | Above-average electrical and infotainment complaints |
| Ford F-150 | Pre-2015 models | Reliability data gets inconsistent generation to generation — verify service history carefully |
None of this means a truck from a “watch” year is automatically a bad buy — it means it’s
worth a closer look at maintenance records and, where relevant, confirming any recall work has already
been done.
Truck pricing swings on mileage, trim, drivetrain, and engine choice more than almost any other
vehicle type — a 4WD crew cab with a bigger engine can run thousands more than a comparable 2WD
regular cab. We price our used inventory to market daily using the same data tools most dealers use, so
a fair used-truck price is really a question of current market demand for that specific configuration,
not a fixed number by year.
If you’re cross-shopping brands, a documented maintenance history will tell you more than the badge
on the tailgate. That said — we’re a Chevy house, and it’s not just loyalty: Silverado
parts, service expertise, and GM-trained technicians are what we do every day, which matters
once the truck is a few years old and needs work. If you’re buying for commercial or upfit use, our
sister company OEM Truck Equipment works on Chevy, GMC, Ram, and Ford trucks alike,
so that part of the decision doesn’t have to hinge on brand.
There’s no single answer across brands, but 2018–2020 model years come up as strong,
dependable picks for Silverado, Sierra, and F-150 alike — recent enough for modern safety
tech, established enough to have a track record.
All four are capable, well-supported trucks. The honest answer is that maintenance history and
condition matter more than brand. We lean Silverado because it’s what we know best and service
every day — but a well-cared-for truck of any brand is a reasonable buy.
Generally, yes, when it comes to rust. Oklahoma doesn’t see the heavy winter road salt that causes
frame and brake-line corrosion in northern states, so a truck that’s spent its life here tends to
have less undercarriage rust than a comparable truck from the Midwest or Northeast.
Maintenance records, an oil-consumption and cold-start check, a full-range test drive to feel the
transmission, 4WD engagement if equipped, the frame and undercarriage, and a vehicle history report
with an open-recall check.
Yes — we buy and accept trade-ins on nearly any make or model in safe operating condition,
whether or not you’re buying from us. See We Will Buy Your
Car.
Sources: Autotrader,
CarGurus (Ram 1500),
CarGurus (Sierra 1500),
CoPilot (F-150)