5. Most Reliable Truck: Chevrolet Silverado

Chevy makes a name for itself with the Silverado, a long-standing nameplate.

Starting price: $29,695

Maintenance costs: $42,426

Fuel efficiency: 13-20 combined mpg

Safety features: Standard features include Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Forward Safety Awareness.

Resale value: Won the KBB Best Resale Value Award for the Full-Size Pickup segment.

You’re everyone’s best friend when you have a pickup, but this Silverado is one you’ll be happy to show off.

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Rebecca Henderson has a Master's in German and a Bachelor's in Creative Writing. She alternates her time between writing and working on a variety of motorized projects. Most recently, she and her boyfriend have been building a custom drift trike. Rebecca believes that language, love, and a life worth living are only the first ingredients to happiness.