Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari FF vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari FF 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 FF vs Chevrolet Silverado: The FF has 0 complaints and 11 recalls over 7 years, while the Silverado has 5,105 complaints, 100 recalls, 117 crash-related reports, and 1 death over 10 years. The Silverado averages about 511 complaints per year. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari FF or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari FF
The Ferrari FF is a low-volume luxury car with no owner complaints filed with NHTSA over seven years, but it has 11 recalls. The recalls cover airbag inflators, frontal airbags, and hydraulic service brakes. With no complaint text, the main ownership concern is staying on top of recall repairs rather than managing a stream of reported failures.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume pickup with 5,105 complaints over ten years, averaging about 511 per year. Owners report engine, power train, electrical, and brake problems, including loss of power and braking issues. There are also 100 recalls and 117 crash-related complaints, with 104 injuries and 1 death reported.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari FF | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 5,105 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 11 Better | 100 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 117 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 510.5 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 104 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
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 FF
No component data available.
Recalls involve front passenger airbag inflator modules and frontal airbags. A recalled inflator may not deploy correctly in a crash, so buyers should confirm all airbag recalls were completed.
Recalls cover hydraulic service brakes. Because no owner complaints describe the symptom, the exact failure is unclear, but brake recall work should be verified before purchase.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE1,698
- 02POWER TRAIN1,453
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM982
- 04SERVICE BRAKES691
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER542
Owners report engine problems such as a 6.2L motor issue that left a family stranded and a 6.6L Duramax diesel with repeated excessive soot accumulation in the particulate filter. These can mean unexpected breakdowns and repeat dealer visits.
Complaints include a Silverado suddenly shifting into neutral in a parking garage and a 6.2L truck with a power train problem. A sudden loss of drive can be dangerous in traffic.
Owners describe severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but poor stopping, and at 70 mph an engine pinging sound followed by loss of power, inoperable brakes, and inoperable steering. These are serious safety-related symptoms.
Brake complaints repeat the sudden loss of normal braking and the 70 mph event where brakes became inoperable. Brake performance is a critical check on any used Silverado.
“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 FF — 11 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 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…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side a…
The risk: In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
The fix: FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver's Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall i…
Chevrolet Silverado — 100 recalls
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevr…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
The risk: A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-4…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertentl…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.
The risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 /…
Buyer analysis
Ferrari FF or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari FF has far fewer issues per year, with 0 complaints per year versus about 511 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado. In practice, the Silverado owner is much more likely to report a serious engine, power train, electrical, or brake problem, while the FF owner mainly needs to confirm recall repairs.
Key differences
- The Ferrari FF has 0 complaints and 11 recalls, while the Silverado has 5,105 complaints and 100 recalls.
- Silverado owners report engine failures, sudden neutral shifts, and brake loss; the FF has no owner complaint text, only recall subjects.
- The Silverado has 117 crash-related complaints, 104 injuries, and 1 death; the FF has 0 in each category.
- FF recalls center on airbags and hydraulic brakes, while Silverado recalls include tailgate latches, steering, seat belt anchorage, and brake fluid warning sensors.
- Confirm the front passenger airbag inflator and frontal airbag recalls were completed, since unrepaired inflators may not work properly.
- Check that hydraulic service brake recall work was done and that the brake system shows no warning lights or fluid issues.
- Listen for engine pinging and check for loss of power, especially on 6.2L and 6.6L Duramax models, as owners reported these symptoms.
- Test the brakes for a firm pedal with poor stopping and scan for diesel particulate filter soot codes like P2463 on Duramax trucks.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific Ferrari FF or Chevrolet Silverado.
- For the FF, get written proof that airbag and brake recalls were repaired.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records on engine, transmission, brake, and electrical repairs.
- During a test drive, check for sudden neutral engagement, engine pinging, and brake pedal feel.
- Have a mechanic scan for stored codes, especially diesel particulate filter codes on the Silverado.
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 FF or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Ferrari FF vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari FF total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 5,105
- Ferrari FF total recalls
- 11
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 100
- Ferrari FF avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 510.5
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari FF
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE