Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 612 Scaglietti vs Chevrolet Silverado: the Ferrari has 0 complaints over 7 years and 10 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related reports. The Silverado shows repeated engine, transmission, electrical, and brake complaints; the Ferrari has no owner complaint text. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a low-volume grand tourer with no owner complaints filed over seven years, so there is no reported pattern of recurring failures from drivers. Its ten recalls are concentrated in brakes and one transmission issue, which suggests potential safety-related defects were addressed through campaigns rather than owner complaints. For a buyer, the main reliability story is the absence of complaint data, not proof of trouble-free ownership.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume truck with 8,227 complaints over ten years, averaging about 823 per year. The most common complaint areas are the engine, power train, electrical system, and service brakes, with 233 crash-related reports, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data. Owner complaints describe stalling, sudden loss of braking, transmission shifting into neutral, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 10 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 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 612 Scaglietti
No component data available.
The 612 Scaglietti has multiple brake-related recalls, but no owner complaint text is on record. A buyer should still verify that recall work was completed, because brake defects can affect stopping performance.
One recall covers the automatic transmission, but no owner complaints describe actual symptoms. This means the data does not show a reported failure pattern, only that a recall exists.
There are zero complaints over seven years, so there is no owner-reported pattern of what fails in daily use. That absence makes it hard to predict real-world repair needs from this dataset alone.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine problems including a 6.2L motor issue shortly after purchase and repeated diesel particulate filter soot accumulation on the 6.6L Duramax. These can cause breakdowns or require dealer service, which matters for a truck used for work or family travel.
Complaints describe the vehicle suddenly going into neutral and the engine shutting off while driving. That can leave a driver without power or acceleration in traffic, a serious concern for a buyer.
Owners report sudden loss of normal braking and engine shutdown with messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start'. Electrical faults that affect braking or engine operation are high-risk because they can happen while moving.
Complaints describe a firm brake pedal but reduced braking effect, and one case where the truck shut off and would not accelerate in a parking lot. Brake problems are critical because they directly affect the ability to stop.
“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 612 Scaglietti — 10 recalls
The defect: FERRARI IS RECALLING 366 MY 2005-2007 612 SCAGLIETTI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH F1 TRANSMISSIONS. A NONCONFORMING CLUTCH SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE. SUCH SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY INHIBIT THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE…
The risk: THIS CLUTCH SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY RENDER THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND, POSSIBLY, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH SENSOR. IN ADDITION, THE CABLE HOLDER AND MAGNET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2600.
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
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 612 Scaglietti or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has far fewer issues per year in this data: 0 complaints per year versus about 823 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado. In practice, the Silverado shows a broad, repeated pattern of engine, transmission, electrical, and brake complaints, while the Ferrari has no owner complaint pattern at all. That difference means a Silverado buyer should expect more reported problems, but the Ferrari's lack of complaints does not prove it is problem-free.
Key differences
- The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has 0 complaints over 7 years, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years, including 233 crash-related reports, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths.
- Silverado owners report engine stalling, transmission going into neutral, sudden loss of braking, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation; the Ferrari has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Ferrari has 10 recalls, mostly for service brakes and one for the automatic transmission; the Silverado has 101 recalls covering fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, forward collision warnings, and owner's manual issues.
- The Silverado's complaint pattern is concentrated in engine, power train, electrical, and service brakes, while the Ferrari's data shows no top complaint components at all.
- Check whether all brake-related recalls were performed, since multiple service brake recalls are listed.
- Verify the automatic transmission recall was completed, as one power train recall exists for the transmission.
- Test for engine stalling or shutdown while driving, and check for diesel particulate filter soot accumulation if equipped with the Duramax diesel.
- Check for sudden loss of braking or electrical messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start', and confirm all fuel pump and brake-related recalls were done.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm all open recalls are closed for the specific vehicle.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records on engine, transmission, electrical, and brake repairs, and test drive for stalling, neutral shifts, and brake feel.
- For the Ferrari, verify brake and transmission recall completion and have a specialist inspect the brake system and transmission.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with the model, focusing on the systems named in recalls and complaints.
- Check the vehicle history report for crash damage, especially for the Silverado given 233 crash-related complaints.
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 612 Scaglietti or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti total recalls
- 10
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE