Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari ROMA vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Ferrari ROMA 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 ROMA vs Chevrolet Silverado: the ROMA has 0 complaints and 2 recalls over 6 years, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related reports over 10 years. The Silverado also shows 160 injuries and 3 deaths in the data. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari ROMA or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari ROMA
The Ferrari ROMA is a low-volume sports car that, based on NHTSA data, has no owner complaints on record over six years. That means there is no reported pattern of real-world failures from drivers, which is unusual but also reflects how few of these cars are on the road and how little they are driven. The only official actions are two recalls for hydraulic service brakes, so a buyer should still verify those were fixed. Overall, the data suggests very few reported problems, but it does not prove the car is trouble-free.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume pickup with thousands of owner 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 many reports of stalling, sudden loss of braking, and transmission problems. There are also 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, which shows some reported failures have serious consequences. Recalls cover fuel pump control, tires, forward collision warnings, and owner's manual issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari ROMA | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 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 ROMA
No component data available.
The only recall subjects for the ROMA are hydraulic service brakes, listed twice. No owner complaint text explains the exact symptom, but a buyer should confirm both brake recalls were performed and have the hydraulic brake system inspected for leaks or soft pedal feel.
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 that left a family stranded 750 miles from home, and a 6.6L Duramax diesel with repeated excessive soot accumulation in the diesel particulate filter at low mileage. These can mean unexpected breakdowns and repeated dealer visits.
Complaints describe a new Silverado suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage, and another 6.2L truck with the same engine issue as above. A transmission that slips into neutral can leave a driver unable to accelerate when needed.
Owners report sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but poor stopping, and the engine shutting off while driving with messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start'. These electrical faults can affect both braking and engine power, which are serious safety concerns.
Complaints include a sudden loss of normal braking after dropping a child at school, and a truck that shut off completely in a parking lot with blank screens and no acceleration. Brake and stall events like these can happen at low speed but still risk a crash.
“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 ROMA — 2 recalls
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…
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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 ROMA or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Ferrari ROMA has 0 complaints per year on average, while the Chevrolet Silverado has about 823 complaints per year. In practice, that means a Silverado buyer is far more likely to find a documented pattern of engine, transmission, electrical, and brake complaints. The ROMA's data shows almost no reported owner problems, but it also has very few vehicles and miles, so the comparison is not perfectly equal.
Key differences
- The Ferrari ROMA has 0 owner complaints and 2 recalls, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls over 10 years.
- Silverado owners report engine stalling, diesel soot buildup, transmission going into neutral, and sudden brake loss; the ROMA has no complaint text describing any failure.
- The Silverado data includes 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the ROMA data shows 0 in each of those categories.
- ROMA recalls are only for hydraulic service brakes, while Silverado recalls cover fuel pump control, tires, forward collision warnings, and owner's manual issues.
- Confirm both hydraulic service brake recalls were completed and check for brake fluid leaks or a soft pedal.
- Ask for a pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake system, since that is the only reported recall area.
- Test drive at low speed and uphill to check for sudden neutral engagement or engine shut-off, as owners reported.
- Check for diesel particulate filter soot warnings if the truck has the 6.6L Duramax, and verify fuel pump control recall work.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm all open recalls are fixed, especially brake recalls on the ROMA and fuel pump, tire, and forward collision recalls on the Silverado.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records showing any engine, transmission, or electrical repairs, and test drive for stalling, rough shifting, or brake pedal changes.
- For the ROMA, have a Ferrari specialist inspect the hydraulic brake system and verify both brake recalls were performed.
- On any Silverado with the 6.6L Duramax, check for repeated diesel particulate filter soot messages and ask if the DPF was cleaned or replaced.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic who knows the specific model, and budget for possible repairs based on the complaint patterns.
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 ROMA | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 157 |
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 0 | 450 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 0 | 961 |
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 ROMA or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari ROMA vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Ferrari ROMA total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Ferrari ROMA total recalls
- 2
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Ferrari ROMA avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari ROMA
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE