Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti M35 vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Infiniti M35 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
Infiniti M35 vs Chevrolet Silverado: The M35 has 0 complaints and 29 recalls over 5 years, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related reports over 10 years. The M35's main concern is recall completion; the Silverado shows many reported engine, brake, and electrical failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti M35 or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti M35
The Infiniti M35 is a luxury sedan with no owner complaints filed over five years, suggesting a quiet record for reported problems. However, it has 29 recalls, mostly for airbag inflators and an accelerator pedal issue. For a used-car buyer, this means the main thing to check is whether recall work was completed, not a pattern of breakdowns.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with a very high complaint rate: 8,227 complaints over 10 years, or about 823 per year. Owners report serious issues including engine stalling, transmission problems, brake loss, and electrical failures. There are also 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths, plus 101 recalls.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti M35 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 29 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.
Infiniti M35
No component data available.
Recalls cover passenger and driver front airbag inflator modules. A defective inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Buyers should confirm the recall repair was done.
A recall exists for the vehicle speed control accelerator pedal. If not fixed, the pedal may not respond as expected, which can affect driving control. Check for open recalls before purchase.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, including messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start.' Some also report diesel particulate filter soot accumulation requiring dealer service. These can leave you stranded or create a dangerous loss of power.
Complaints include sudden shifting into neutral and loss of acceleration, even at low speeds in parking lots. This can happen with very low mileage, making the truck unpredictable to drive.
Owners describe sudden loss of normal braking, with a firm pedal but poor stopping, and screens going blank while driving. These electrical glitches can disable critical safety functions without warning.
Reports include brake failure where the pedal stays firm but the truck does not stop normally. This is a serious safety concern, especially at stop signs or in traffic.
“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.
Infiniti M35 — 29 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles ar…
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: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and th…
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registere…
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-70…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missis…
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer s…
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
Infiniti M35 or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Infiniti M35 has far fewer issues per year: 0 complaints per year versus about 823 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado. In practice, the M35's main risk is unrepaired recalls, while the Silverado has a wide range of reported failures that can affect driving safety and reliability.
Key differences
- The Infiniti M35 has 0 complaints and 29 recalls, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls.
- Silverado owners report engine shutdowns, transmission slipping into neutral, brake loss, and electrical failures; the M35 has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the M35 has 0 in each category.
- M35 recalls focus on airbag inflators and an accelerator pedal; Silverado recalls include fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, and forward collision warnings.
- Check if the airbag inflator recalls (passenger and driver side) have been completed; an open recall means a potential rupture risk in a crash.
- Verify the accelerator pedal recall was performed; if not, the pedal may not respond correctly.
- Test drive at low speeds and in parking lots to feel for sudden neutral shifts or loss of acceleration, which owners report.
- Check for any signs of brake problems, such as a firm pedal with poor stopping, and ask if the electrical system has had blank screens or stalling.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific vehicle and confirm they were fixed.
- For the Silverado, have a mechanic scan for engine, transmission, and brake fault codes and check for diesel particulate filter issues if equipped.
- For the M35, ask for proof that the airbag and accelerator pedal recalls were completed.
- Test drive the Silverado in stop-and-go traffic and parking lots to check for stalling, neutral shifts, or brake loss.
- Ask for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the Silverado's electrical system, brakes, and transmission, and on the M35's recall history.
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 Infiniti M35 or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti M35 vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Infiniti M35 total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Infiniti M35 total recalls
- 29
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Infiniti M35 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti M35
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE