Chevrolet, in my experience they make the best V8 engines, have the best power/fuel efficiency, and have the best engineering when it comes to repairs.
Ford and Chrysler are also very good, but they tend to be a bit behind the curve when it comes to power and efficiency in a single package. For instance, when it comes to trucks, Chrysler makes great power with its Hemi V-8 but the fuel economy is worst in class. Ford makes good fuel economy with its SOHC V8 but the power output can't match GM's 5.3L V8 and I believe with the latest revisions the fuel economy is again 1mpg behind as well. With the Silverado you have a good balance of power and efficiency, something you can't get with the other two.
Also, when it comes to working on the trucks yourself, there are some component placement/engineering that will make you swear up a storm. Examples are the Dodges that required you remove the front left tire to access the battery. Fords that have a cross-bar right underneath the transmission fluid pan so when you're draining the fluid, instead of going into your oil catcher underneath the pan, the fluid hits the crossbar and drains onto your driveway in two separate locations.lol Another example is one that I recently encountered. I've changed drum brakes on many cars from many makes and models (Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, etc) before and for the most part it's been the same process on each. But when I went to change the rear brakes on my 89 Mustang, when I took off the tire and drum I was left scratching my head because it was totally different than anything I had ever seen. And if I had to do it again, I probably wouldn't even remember the process.lol
That said, GM (and other vehicles)will have those issues too, but not nearly as many as Ford or Chrysler. The only cars harder to fix than a Ford or Chrysler are European cars.lol
