Head-to-head reliability
Honda Metropolitan vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Honda Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan vs Chevrolet Silverado: the Metropolitan has 0 complaints over ten years and 9 recalls, all driveline-related, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints, about 823 per year, plus 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints. The Silverado's reports include stalling, neutral drops, and brake loss. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Honda Metropolitan or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Honda Metropolitan
The Honda Metropolitan is a small scooter, and in ownership terms the standout fact is that NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed over the ten-year window, so there is no record of recurring real-world failures from drivers. What does appear is nine recalls, all tied to the driveline/driveshaft category, which suggests the paperwork history is busier than the complaint history. With no crash-related complaints, injuries, or deaths recorded in this data, the picture is of a machine owners rarely escalate to the federal level. Buyers should treat the quiet complaint record as a starting point, not proof of trouble-free ownership.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with an extremely heavy complaint footprint: 8,227 complaints over ten years, about 823 per year, plus 101 recalls. The complaints cluster around the engine (2,521), power train (2,347), electrical system (1,513), and service brakes (1,222), and the sample text describes trucks shutting off while driving, sudden loss of normal braking, and transmissions dropping into neutral at low speed. There are also 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths recorded. For a buyer, this reads as a vehicle where serious, sometimes safety-relevant failures are reported often enough to warrant a careful pre-purchase inspection.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Honda Metropolitan | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 9 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.
Honda Metropolitan
No component data available.
All nine recalls on record fall under the driveline/driveshaft category, so the documented history is about driveshaft-related recall work rather than owner-reported breakdowns. For a buyer, that means checking whether the recall repairs were actually completed matters more than scanning complaint forums, since no complaint text exists here.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Engine complaints are the largest group at 2,521, and the sample text includes a 6.2L truck losing power far from home during a family trip and a 6.6L Duramax diesel repeatedly logging excessive soot accumulation in the particulate filter at low mileage, each requiring dealer service. These are the kind of failures that strand owners and recur, so a buyer should ask for service records on both gas and diesel versions.
Power train complaints total 2,347, and owners describe a truck with under 300 miles suddenly shifting into neutral while creeping uphill in a parking garage. A transmission that drops out of gear at low speed is a real drivability and safety concern, so test low-speed maneuvering and ask whether the truck has had software or transmission repairs.
Electrical complaints reach 1,513, and the sample text describes the engine shutting off while driving with dashboard messages telling the driver to return to neutral and press start, plus a case where the brake pedal stayed firm but braking effectiveness dropped sharply. Electrical faults that cut engine or brake assist are the most alarming pattern here, so a buyer should verify any related recalls and have the charging and brake systems checked.
Brake complaints total 1,222, with owners reporting sudden severe loss of normal braking and, in another case, the truck shutting off completely in a parking lot with all screens blank and no acceleration until restarted. Because braking and stalling complaints overlap, a buyer should test the brakes thoroughly and ask about any prior stalling or brake repairs.
“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 Metropolitan — 9 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
The risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
The risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
The risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
The risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR…
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 Metropolitan or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Honda Metropolitan shows 0 complaints per year against roughly 823 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado, a gap of enormous scale, though the scooter's nine recalls mean it is not paperwork-free. In practice, the Silverado buyer faces a much higher chance of encountering reported engine, transmission, electrical, or brake trouble, while the Metropolitan buyer mainly needs to confirm recall work was done.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: the Metropolitan has 0 complaints over ten years, while the Silverado has 8,227, about 823 per year.
- Failure types: Silverado owners report engines shutting off while driving, transmissions dropping into neutral, and sudden loss of normal braking; the Metropolitan has no complaint text on record.
- Recall profile: the Metropolitan's 9 recalls are all driveline/driveshaft, while the Silverado's 101 recalls span fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, forward collision warnings, and owner's manual issues.
- Safety outcomes in the data: the Silverado shows 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Metropolitan shows 0 in each of those categories.
- Confirm the driveline/driveshaft recalls were actually performed, since all nine recalls fall in that category and unrepaired recall work is the main documented risk.
- Inspect the driveshaft and related driveline components for wear or noise during a test ride, because that is the only failure area the recall record points to.
- Ask for proof of engine and emissions service, especially on the 6.6L Duramax diesel, where owners report repeated particulate filter soot accumulation at low mileage.
- Test low-speed driving and braking carefully, watching for the transmission dropping into neutral and for any stalling or reduced braking effect owners describe, and verify electrical and brake-related recalls were completed.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN through NHTSA to confirm all open recalls are closed, prioritizing the Metropolitan's driveline recalls and the Silverado's fuel pump and forward collision warning recalls.
- For the Silverado, obtain a full service history and have a mechanic scan for stored engine, transmission, and electrical codes before purchase.
- During the Silverado test drive, include slow parking-lot maneuvering and firm stops to check for neutral drops, stalling, and brake feel.
- For the Metropolitan, test ride and listen for driveline noise, and ask the seller for recall repair receipts.
- Compare insurance and repair costs for both, since the Silverado's 101 recalls and 8,227 complaints imply more potential shop time than the scooter's record.
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 Metropolitan | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 157 |
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 0 | 450 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 0 | 961 |
| 2020 | 0 | 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 Metropolitan or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Honda Metropolitan vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Honda Metropolitan total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Honda Metropolitan total recalls
- 9
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Honda Metropolitan avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Honda Metropolitan
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE