Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 550 Maranello vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari 550 Maranello 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
Ferrari 550 Maranello vs Chevrolet Silverado: the Ferrari has 1 complaint over 2 years (0.5/year) and 2 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years (about 823/year) and 101 recalls. The Ferrari's lone report is a fuel vapor trap filling with gasoline; the Silverado's include engine shutdowns and brake loss. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 550 Maranello or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 550 Maranello
The Ferrari 550 Maranello is a low-volume exotic, so its complaint record is tiny: just one fuel-system complaint over two years, plus two recalls (transmission cooling lines and parking brake). The single owner report describes a charcoal canister vapor trap that can fill with gasoline, which happened repeatedly even after replacement. Living with one means expecting rare but potentially expensive fuel-system faults, and very little data to predict other problems.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume truck with a large complaint record: over 8,200 complaints in ten years, averaging about 823 per year, plus 101 recalls. Owners most often report engine and power-train problems, including sudden engine shutdowns, transmission going into neutral, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation. Electrical and brake complaints also appear, with reports of reduced braking and screens going blank.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 550 Maranello | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.5 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.
Ferrari 550 Maranello
- 01FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
The only reported complaint describes the charcoal canister vapor trap malfunctioning and filling with gasoline, occurring multiple times including after dealer replacement. For a buyer, this means a fuel smell or leak risk that may recur even after repair.
“THE CHARCOAL CANISTER VAPOR TRAP CAN MALFUNCTION AND FILL WITH GASOLINE. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WITH THE PRIOR OWNER (02/06/2008) AND TWICE WITH US (10/31/2016). ONE OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY HAD REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER VAPOR T…”
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 model losing power on a family trip and a 6.6L Duramax diesel repeatedly logging excessive soot in the particulate filter. These can strand you or require dealer service.
Complaints include a Silverado suddenly shifting into neutral while driving slowly uphill and a new truck with under 300 miles doing the same. That means a loss of drive power in everyday situations.
Reports describe the engine shutting off with a 'Return to Neutral' message and a severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal. Electrical faults can affect both propulsion and braking, which is a serious safety concern.
Owners report the truck completely shutting off, screens going blank, and braking effectiveness dropping even though the pedal stays firm. This suggests brake assist or electronic control issues that need prompt inspection.
“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.
Ferrari 550 Maranello — 2 recalls
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. THE LINES COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE METAL FITTING AND LEAK OIL. IF THE LINES LEAK OIL, INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION TO THE TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT. IF THIS CONDITION WAS TO EX…
The risk: IF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING, IT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY, AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO EXISTING TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE COOLER WITH NEW LINES WHICH HAVE A PROPERLY CRIMPED METAL FITTING CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HARDNESS TREATMENT OF THE RATCHET TEETH. AS A RESULT, THE RATCHET TEETH COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
The risk: IF THE RATCHET MECHANISM TEETH BECOME DAMAGED, FAILURE OF THE HAND BRAKE TO OPERATE AS EXPECTED WOULD RESULT. IF THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE VEHICLE'S USE WAS CONTINUED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE THAT THE HAND BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND COULD…
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION CODE OF THE RATCHET MECHANISM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON…
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
Ferrari 550 Maranello or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 550 Maranello has far fewer issues per year (0.5 complaints/year vs. about 823/year for the Silverado), but that is partly because it is a rare exotic with very little data. In practice, the Silverado's much larger complaint volume means you are far more likely to encounter engine, transmission, electrical, or brake problems in normal use.
Key differences
- The Ferrari's only complaint is a fuel-system vapor trap filling with gasoline, while the Silverado has thousands of engine and power-train complaints including sudden shutdowns and neutral shifts.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths reported; the Ferrari has zero in all three categories, though its sample is extremely small.
- The Silverado has 101 recalls covering fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, forward collision warnings, and owner manuals; the Ferrari has two recalls for transmission cooling lines and parking brake.
- Electrical and brake complaints on the Silverado describe loss of braking and blank screens, issues not reported for the Ferrari in this data.
- Check for gasoline smell or evidence of fuel overflow around the charcoal canister vapor trap, and ask whether it has been replaced and whether the problem returned.
- Verify the parking brake and transmission cooling lines were addressed under the two recalls.
- Test-drive for sudden engine shutdown or transmission slipping into neutral, especially at low speed or uphill, and check for stored codes related to the fuel pump control module.
- Inspect brake feel and electrical behavior: look for a firm but ineffective brake pedal, blank screens, or 'Return to Neutral' messages.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with the specific model.
- For the Ferrari, pressure-test the fuel system and confirm the charcoal canister vapor trap service history.
- For the Silverado, scan all computer modules for stored codes and verify recall repairs were completed.
- Test-drive the Silverado in stop-and-go and uphill conditions to check for transmission neutral shifts or engine shutdowns.
- Ask for all recall and repair records, and confirm the vehicle's complaint history matches the NHTSA data.
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 Ferrari 550 Maranello or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 550 Maranello vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari 550 Maranello total complaints
- 1
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Ferrari 550 Maranello total recalls
- 2
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Ferrari 550 Maranello avg complaints/year
- 0.5
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 550 Maranello
- Ferrari 550 Maranello top complaint area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE