Head-to-head reliability
Aston Martin DB7 vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Aston Martin DB7 and Chevrolet Silverado compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Aston Martin DB7 vs Chevrolet Silverado: The DB7 has 1 complaint over 4 years and 9 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years and 101 recalls. The Silverado also reports 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Aston Martin DB7 or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Aston Martin DB7
The Aston Martin DB7 is a low-volume luxury sports car with only 1 complaint over 4 years, but 9 recalls. The single complaint describes a subtle suspension defect causing dangerous handling, plus air bag, seat belt, and equipment issues. Recalls focus on steering, including hydraulic power assist hoses and linkages. Living with it means few owner reports but potentially serious unresolved safety defects.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume pickup with 8,227 complaints over 10 years and 101 recalls. Owners report engine stalls, transmission failures, brake loss, and electrical shutdowns. The volume of complaints and recalls suggests frequent, varied problems. It is a mainstream truck with many documented safety issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Aston Martin DB7 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 9 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.3 Better | 822.7 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Aston Martin DB7
- 01SUSPENSION1
- 02AIR BAGS1
- 03SEAT BELTS1
- 04EQUIPMENT1
One owner reported a subtle suspension defect that caused dangerous handling. The dealership allegedly knew but did not disclose it. A buyer should have the suspension inspected for unusual wear or handling quirks.
The same complaint mentions air bag issues alongside the suspension defect. No specific failure mode is described, but any air bag fault is a safety concern. Verify recall status and warning lights.
Seat belt problems appear in the same complaint, though details are vague. A faulty seat belt may not restrain properly in a crash. Check for fraying, retractor function, and recall completion.
Equipment issues are noted in the complaint, possibly related to undisclosed defects. This could include safety-related equipment like tires or electronics. Ask for a full pre-purchase inspection.
“ITEM NUMBER SIX BELOW IS THE MOST MATERIAL SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO NOTE THAT THE CAR HAD A SUBTLE DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION THAT CAUSED A DANGEROUS HANDLING PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW ABOUT THESE ISSUES BUT FAILED TO DISCLOSE THEM DESPITE BEING ASKED DIRECTLY IF…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, including a 6.2L motor losing power and a 6.6L Duramax diesel with repeated diesel particulate filter soot accumulation. These can strand you and require dealer repairs. Engine stalls are dangerous in traffic.
Complaints include a vehicle suddenly shifting into neutral and a transmission control issue. One owner had less than 300 miles when the truck went into neutral on a hill. This can cause loss of drive and rollaways.
Owners describe sudden loss of braking with a firm pedal, and engine shut-off with 'Return to Neutral' messages. Screens go blank and acceleration is lost. Electrical faults can disable critical safety systems.
Reports include severe loss of normal braking shortly after dropping a child at school, and complete shutdown in a parking lot. The brake pedal remained firm but braking was ineffective. Brake failure is a top safety risk.
“I purchased the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado with a 6.2L motor "new" from the dealer with 5700 miles on XXX. Roughly a month and 2500 miles later, my family and I were in the vehicle, 750 miles from home, returning from a vacation to [XXX] from the [XXX]/[XXX] ar…”
“My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the 6.6L Duramax diesel has experienced three separate P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter excessive soot accumulation events at approximately 4,300, 5,500, and 10,280 miles. Each event required a Chevrolet dealer to perform…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Aston Martin DB7 — 9 recalls
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SIX CYLINDER AND TWELVE CYLINDER VARIANTS. THE STEERING COLUMN LIGHTING SWITCH GEAR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP WIRES, LEADING TO A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTIONALITY.
The risk: DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD…
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING HIGH PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HOSE MAY SCORCH THROUGH RESULTING IN A PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND POWER ASSISTANCE.
The risk: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FRE…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.
The risk: THE SEPARATED BRACKET COULD DISPLACE THE DAMPER, AND LIMIT STEERING ACTION.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET.
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CAN START UP ON SIX OF THE TWELVE CYLINDERS. THIS IS DUE TO ONE OF THE TWO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES NOT OPERATING WITH ITS DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION WILL BE EVIDENT BY A LACK OF ENGINE POWER AND OR SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE.
The risk: IF THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN IN THIS CONDITION, IT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST CATALYST DUE TO OVERHEATING.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES WITH RECALIBRATED PROGRAMS.
Chevrolet Silverado — 101 recalls
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Re…
The risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identifi…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
The risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782…
The defect: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Cou…
The risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-970…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires an…
The risk: Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owne…
Buyer analysis
Aston Martin DB7 or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Aston Martin DB7 has far fewer complaints per year (0.3 vs. 822.7), but its single complaint describes a dangerous handling defect. The Silverado has thousands of complaints covering engine, transmission, brakes, and electrical failures. In practice, the DB7 may have fewer reported issues, but any one issue could be serious; the Silverado has many more documented problems.
Key differences
- The DB7 has 1 complaint over 4 years, while the Silverado has 8,227 over 10 years, but the DB7 complaint alleges a dangerous suspension defect.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the DB7 has 0 of each, though its low volume may understate issues.
- DB7 recalls focus on steering (hydraulic hoses, linkages), while Silverado recalls include fuel pump, tires, and forward collision warnings.
- Silverado owners report engine stalls, transmission neutral drops, and brake loss; DB7 owners report suspension handling problems and undisclosed defects.
- Inspect the suspension for subtle defects or unusual handling, as one owner reported a dangerous handling problem that the dealer allegedly knew about.
- Check air bag and seat belt operation and recall history, since the same complaint flagged these as safety issues.
- Test drive for sudden engine shutdown or transmission neutral drop, especially at low speeds or uphill, as owners reported these events.
- Check for brake performance and electrical warnings, as owners reported loss of braking and blank screens with 'Return to Neutral' messages.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific DB7 or Silverado you are considering.
- For the DB7, have a specialist inspect the steering and suspension, including hydraulic power assist hoses and linkages.
- For the Silverado, scan for stored engine and transmission codes, and test the brakes and electrical system thoroughly.
- Ask for complete service records, especially for the Silverado's engine, transmission, and brake repairs.
- Take a long test drive that includes highway, stop-and-go, and parking lot maneuvers to reproduce stall or brake issues.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Aston Martin DB7 or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Aston Martin DB7 vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Aston Martin DB7 total complaints
- 1
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Aston Martin DB7 total recalls
- 9
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Aston Martin DB7 avg complaints/year
- 0.3
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Aston Martin DB7
- Aston Martin DB7 top complaint area
- SUSPENSION
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE