Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari Purosangue vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari Purosangue 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 Purosangue vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Purosangue has 1 complaint and 3 recalls over 4 years, all electrical wiring. The Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls over 10 years, with 233 crash-related reports. The Silverado averages 822.7 complaints per year versus 0.3 for the Purosangue. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari Purosangue or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari Purosangue
The Ferrari Purosangue is a low-volume luxury SUV, and its NHTSA record reflects that: just 1 complaint over 4 years, with no crash, injury, or death reports. The single complaint is for an electrical system issue, and all 3 recalls involve interior/under-dash wiring. For a buyer, this suggests very few reported problems, but the wiring recalls mean you should confirm those repairs were completed.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume truck with 8,227 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 823 per year. The data shows 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths, with engine, power train, electrical, and brake issues dominating. Owner reports include engines shutting off while driving, sudden loss of braking, and transmission problems at low mileage.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari Purosangue | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 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.
Ferrari Purosangue
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
One owner complaint involves the electrical system, though no specific symptom text is available. All three recalls are for interior/under-dash wiring, which can cause electrical faults if not repaired.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, sometimes with a 'Return to Neutral' message, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation requiring dealer service. These can leave you stranded or create dangerous situations.
Complaints include a vehicle suddenly shifting into neutral in a parking garage and transmission issues on new trucks with under 300 miles. This can cause loss of power or unexpected movement.
Reports describe sudden loss of normal braking and engines shutting off while driving, with dashboard messages. Electrical faults can affect critical safety systems.
Owners report a sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping power. This is a serious safety concern that needs immediate attention.
“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 Purosangue — 3 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Purosangue vehicles. The fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest may contact each other, possibly resulting in a short circuit that activates the brake warning light and decreases the vehicle's braking ability.
The risk: A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ferrari will install a plastic spacer between the fuse box’s power supply and the passenger-side footrest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed by September 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ferrari customer ser…
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 Purosangue or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari Purosangue has far fewer issues per year (0.3 complaints/year) compared to the Chevrolet Silverado (822.7 complaints/year). In practice, the Silverado's much higher complaint volume and reports of engine shutdowns, brake loss, and transmission problems mean a used Silverado buyer faces a greater likelihood of encountering these serious issues.
Key differences
- The Ferrari Purosangue has only 1 complaint and 3 recalls, all for electrical wiring, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls across many systems.
- Silverado owners report engines shutting off while driving and sudden loss of braking, which are not reported for the Purosangue.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Purosangue has none of these.
- The Purosangue's only known issue is electrical wiring, whereas the Silverado's top problems are engine, power train, electrical, and brakes.
- Check for any electrical gremlins, such as warning lights or malfunctioning interior accessories, since the only complaint and all recalls relate to electrical wiring.
- Confirm with a dealer that the three interior/under-dash wiring recalls have been performed.
- Test drive at low speeds and in parking lots to check for sudden transmission shifts into neutral or engine shutdowns.
- Inspect brake function carefully; look for any signs of reduced braking power or a firm pedal with poor stopping.
Before you buy
- For the Purosangue, obtain the recall history and verify all three wiring recalls were completed.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records related to engine, transmission, and brake repairs.
- During a Silverado test drive, pay attention to any hesitation, stalling, or unusual transmission behavior.
- For either vehicle, have a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic familiar with the model.
- Check the NHTSA website for any open recalls on the specific vehicle by VIN.
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 Purosangue | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 157 |
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 1 | 450 |
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 Purosangue or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari Purosangue vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari Purosangue total complaints
- 1
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Ferrari Purosangue total recalls
- 3
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Ferrari Purosangue avg complaints/year
- 0.3
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari Purosangue
- Ferrari Purosangue top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE