After reading what consumers report had to say about the Chevy Silverado 1500 (4WD).
I guess IM still happy with my Ford ;-) and all its problems .. Some food for thought.

Reliability risks



The models in this list are especially risky buys. Distilled from the list of Used cars to avoid, (available to ConsumerReports.org subscribers only), they have exhibited multiple years of poor overall reliability. The list contains many twins and triplets, which are essentially similar models sold under different nameplates. Listed alphabetically.

Cadillac Catera
Chevrolet Astro
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet S-10 (V6, 4WD)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (4WD)
Chrysler LHS, New Yorker
Chrysler Town & Country ('94-97)
Dodge Dakota (4WD)
Dodge Durango
Dodge Grand Caravan ('94-97)
Dodge Intrepid
Dodge Neon
Dodge Ram 1500 (4WD)
Ford Windstar
GMC Jimmy
GMC S-15 Sonoma (V6, 4WD)
GMC Safari
GMC Sierra 1500 (4WD)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Oldsmobile Bravada
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Plymouth Grand Voyager ('94-97)
Plymouth Neon
Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac Grand Am
Volkswagen New Beetle
Volvo S70/V70 (AWD)
Volvo S80

 

That's cool, only one Ford on the list and it's a minivan. Take note that Chevy and Dodge have half there inventory listed!

-Jon