Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 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 F12 Berlinetta vs Chevrolet Silverado: the F12 has 0 complaints over 8 years and 14 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related complaints. The Silverado also shows 160 injuries and 3 deaths in the data. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is a low-volume exotic with zero owner complaints filed over eight years, so there is no pattern of recurring failures reported by drivers. Its 14 recalls are mostly for airbag inflators and hydraulic brakes, which are safety-critical but not frequent breakdown items. In practice, living with one means dealing with recall repairs rather than a stream of owner-reported problems.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume truck with 8,227 complaints over ten years, averaging about 823 per year. Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical, and brake problems, including sudden engine shutdowns, transmission going into neutral, and loss of normal braking. The 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths show that some reported failures have serious consequences.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari F12 Berlinetta | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 14 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 F12 Berlinetta
No component data available.
Recalls cover the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator and the airbag restraint control module. A buyer should confirm these recalls were completed, because an unrepaired inflator can fail to deploy correctly in a crash.
Multiple recalls involve the hydraulic service brakes. There are no owner complaints describing brake symptoms, but the recall history means a buyer should verify the brake system recall work was done.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, including a message to 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start.' Another owner reported repeated diesel particulate filter soot accumulation events requiring dealer service. These can leave a driver without power or stuck in a shop.
Owners describe the vehicle suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage, and the same 6.2L engine issue appears under power train complaints. A sudden loss of drive can strand a driver or cause a rollback.
Owners report a sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced braking effect, and another case where the truck shut off, screens went blank, and acceleration was lost. These electrical faults can disable both braking assist and forward motion.
Owners report the same sudden loss of normal braking and a parking-lot shutdown where the truck would not accelerate. Brake complaints are serious because they affect the ability to stop in traffic.
“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 F12 Berlinetta — 14 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 48…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment…
The risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
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 (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 48…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is…
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 F12 Berlinetta or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has far fewer issues per year: 0 complaints per year versus about 823 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado. In practice, the Silverado owner is much more likely to experience a reported engine, transmission, electrical, or brake problem, while the F12 owner mainly faces recall repairs.
Key differences
- The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has 0 complaints over 8 years, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years.
- Silverado owners report sudden engine shutdowns, transmission going into neutral, and loss of normal braking; the F12 has no owner complaint text on record.
- The F12 has 14 recalls, mostly airbag inflators and hydraulic brakes; the Silverado has 101 recalls, including fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, and forward collision warning.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the F12 has 0 in each of those categories.
- Check whether the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator and airbag restraint control module recalls were completed, since unrepaired inflators can fail in a crash.
- Verify the hydraulic service brake recalls were performed, because brake recall work is safety-critical even without owner complaints.
- Test for sudden engine shutdown or 'Return to Neutral' messages during a test drive, especially at low speed or while idling.
- Check for loss of normal braking with a firm pedal, and confirm the fuel pump control and forward collision warning recalls were done.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or Chevrolet Silverado you are considering.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records on engine, transmission, electrical, and brake repairs, and test drive at low speed in a parking lot to check for shutdown or neutral drop.
- For the F12, confirm the airbag inflator, airbag control module, and hydraulic brake recalls were completed by a dealer.
- Have a independent mechanic inspect the Silverado's brake system, battery/charging system, and transmission for the reported symptoms before purchase.
- For either vehicle, get a pre-purchase inspection and a written recall history, since the data shows recalls are the main documented issue for the F12 and complaints are common for the Silverado.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Ferrari F12 Berlinetta | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 1154 |
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 F12 Berlinetta or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta total recalls
- 14
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE