2026 RankingsNHTSA recall & complaint data · Updated weekly

Best Used Pickup Trucks to Buy in 2026

3 pickup trucks ranked by real-world reliability — recall counts, NHTSA complaints, and DBB's composite score. Prices shown for 3-year-old models.

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#1 Used Pickup Truck for 2026

2022 Chevrolet Silverado

Full-Size Truck · Estimated $20,000–$27,000 · 76/100 reliability · 0 recalls · 17 MPG combined

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2022 Chevrolet Silverado

⭐ Strong Buy

Full-Size Truck

$20,000–$27,000est. market price

Reliability

76/100

0 recalls0 complaints17 MPG~$3,500/yr fuel

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2022 Toyota Tacoma

⚠ Use Caution

Midsize Truck

$16,500–$22,500est. market price

Reliability

0/100

10 recalls79 complaints★★★★☆ NHTSA20 MPG~$3,000/yr fuel

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2022 Ford F-150

⚠ Use Caution

Full-Size Truck

$18,500–$25,500est. market price

Reliability

0/100

65 recalls792 complaints68 MPG~$1,100/yr fuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most reliable used Pickup Truck in 2026?▾

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado is our top-ranked used Pickup Truck for 2026, with a reliability score of 76/100 and 0 recalls on record.

Why are all the years the same?▾

These rankings show the sweet-spot year for each model — typically 3 years old, where the car has absorbed the steepest depreciation but isn't yet into elevated maintenance costs. For year-by-year breakdowns, see each model's years-to-avoid page.

How are these rankings calculated?▾

Rankings use NHTSA recall counts and severity, owner complaint volumes, and crash test ratings — all from NHTSA bulk data dumps, refreshed weekly.