Head-to-head reliability
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN 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
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN vs Chevrolet Silverado: the Africa Twin logged 5 complaints and 2 recalls over 10 years with 0 crash-related reports, while the Silverado logged 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls with 233 crash-related reports and 160 injuries. The bike's pattern is sudden stalling; the truck's includes engine shutdown and reduced braking. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN
The Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin is an adventure motorcycle, so its complaint volume is naturally small — about 0.5 complaints per year over ten years, with no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported in this data. The pattern that matters is a sudden loss of engine power while riding, which owners describe happening at highway speed and during overtakes, plus a fuel gauge that reads empty far too early. Two recalls both target engine control software, and one owner says the stalling continued even after the recall work was done.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with a very large complaint footprint — roughly 823 complaints per year over ten years, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related reports including 160 injuries and 3 deaths. Owners describe engines shutting off while driving, transmissions dropping into neutral, and sudden loss of normal braking, often on very low-mileage trucks. The volume and the safety stakes of these reports are on a different scale from the motorcycle.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 5 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.5 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.
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN
- 01FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
- 02ENGINE2
- 03POWER TRAIN1
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
Owners report total loss of propulsion — the bike dies mid-ride, including in the fast lane at freeway speed and while accelerating to overtake a truck. This is the most alarming pattern here because losing power in traffic leaves the rider with no throttle and little time to react.
Complaints center on the Dual Clutch Transmission and engine control software, with one owner saying the stalling issue persisted after the recall was performed. For a buyer, that means a recall fix on paper may not fully resolve the behavior.
A reported fuel gauge fault makes the gauge hit empty after about 3 gallons in a 5-gallon tank, and the dash display resets on its own, showing wildly wrong fuel-range figures. This matters because it can push a rider to stop for fuel unnecessarily or misjudge range on a long trip.
The brake-related complaint in this sample is actually the same fuel gauge and display reset report, so brake-specific failure detail is thin. Treat the brake entry as a prompt to check braking feel and any warning lights rather than as a documented brake defect.
“My bike died when I was in the fast lane on a major freeway, during Memorial Day rush hour. Totally stalled with 3 lanes of traffic moving at 70 mph. Only luck saved me from being collected by 18 wheelers. American Honda Motor Co. issued a recall on the Afric…”
“While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and disco…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engines shutting off while driving, with dash messages telling them to return to neutral and press start, plus diesel particulate filter soot events on the Duramax requiring dealer service at low mileage. An engine that quits in motion is a serious concern for any buyer.
Reports include a truck suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage, and transmission complaints tied to the 6.2L engine. Unexpected loss of drive, even at low speed, is the kind of fault that can strand you or cause a rollback.
Owners describe a sudden severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping effect, and screens going blank with loss of acceleration. Because these faults appear electrical, a buyer should treat recurring dash warnings or blank displays as a warning sign, not a nuisance.
Brake complaints repeat the loss-of-braking report and a case where the truck shut off, screens went blank, and it would not accelerate until restarted. Reduced braking effect is the single most safety-relevant pattern in this data.
“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.
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN — 2 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result…
The risk: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result…
The risk: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
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
Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin shows about 0.5 complaints per year versus roughly 823 per year for the Silverado, a difference of orders of magnitude. In practice the motorcycle's small sample still contains a genuine sudden-stall pattern, while the Silverado's much larger record includes engine shutdowns, loss of drive, and reduced braking across many owners.
Key differences
- Scale: the Africa Twin has 5 complaints and 2 recalls over ten years; the Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls.
- Safety outcomes: the motorcycle data shows 0 crash-related reports, 0 injuries, 0 deaths; the Silverado shows 233 crash-related, 160 injuries, 3 deaths.
- Failure style: the bike's headline issue is sudden loss of propulsion while riding; the truck's includes engine shutdown, dropping into neutral, and reduced braking.
- Recall follow-through: an Africa Twin owner reports the stall continuing after the engine software recall, while Silverado recalls span fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, and pedestrian alert warnings.
- Ask whether both engine control software recalls were performed and whether the owner experienced any stalling before or after the fix — one complaint says the problem persisted.
- Test the fuel gauge and dash display on a ride: confirm the gauge tracks actual fuel use and that range and trip figures do not reset on their own.
- Scan for stored codes and check for any history of engine shutoff, blank screens, or 'return to neutral' messages, and confirm the diesel particulate filter history on Duramax trucks.
- Have the brakes inspected and road-test stopping from speed, since owners report a firm pedal with reduced braking effect and sudden loss of normal braking.
Before you buy
- Pull the full NHTSA complaint and recall history for the specific model year and confirm every recall was completed.
- On the Africa Twin, ride it at highway speed and during an overtake to check for any hesitation or stall, and verify the fuel gauge against a fill-up.
- On the Silverado, test drive including a slow uphill stretch and a hard stop, watching for neutral engagement, blank displays, or weak braking.
- Ask for service records showing dealer diagnosis of any engine, transmission, or electrical complaints, not just oil changes.
- Have an independent mechanic scan all modules for stored fault codes before purchase.
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 | Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 157 |
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 0 | 450 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 4 | 961 |
| 2020 | 1 | 868 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 0 | 597 |
| 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 Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN total complaints
- 5
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN total recalls
- 2
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN avg complaints/year
- 0.5
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN
- Honda Crf1100 Africa TWIN top complaint area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE