Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti Q60 vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Infiniti Q60 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 Q60 vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Q60 averages 10.4 complaints per year with 6 recalls, while the Silverado averages 822.7 complaints per year with 101 recalls. Both have injury reports, but the Silverado has 3 deaths and 233 crash-related complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti Q60 or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti Q60
The Infiniti Q60 is a luxury sports coupe that averages about 10 complaints per year over eight years, with 6 recalls and 4 crash-related reports. Owners most often complain about air bag warning lights, engine smoke or unintended acceleration, and steering that swerves or stalls. With 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported, it's a lower-volume vehicle but still has notable safety-related patterns.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup that averages over 800 complaints per year across ten years, with 101 recalls and 233 crash-related reports. The most common issues involve engine problems, power train failures, electrical glitches, and brake loss. With 160 injuries and 3 deaths, the volume of complaints is much higher, reflecting its popularity and broader range of reported failures.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti Q60 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 83 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 6 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 4 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 10.4 Better | 822.7 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 5 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 Q60
- 01AIR BAGS21
- 02ENGINE20
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
- 04POWER TRAIN10
- 05STEERING10
Owners report the airbag/SRS warning light illuminating, often tied to the passenger-side occupancy classification system. This matters because if the system fails, the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash.
Complaints include extreme white smoke from the exhaust and unintended acceleration during rainstorms. These symptoms can lead to visibility loss or loss of control, posing serious safety risks.
Some owners describe the car not accelerating, stalling while driving, and swerving on its own with slight bumps. This suggests transmission or drivetrain issues that can make the car unpredictable.
Reports mention the car swerving on its own and difficulty maintaining control. Steering problems are critical because they directly affect the driver's ability to steer safely.
“Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbag Occupancy Classification System — Passenger Side What Happened: The airbag/SRS warning light illuminated on my 2018 Infiniti Q60 (VIN [XXX], 102,388 miles). The vehicle was taken to Sewell Infinit…”
“Hello, I purchased my Infiniti Q60 Red Sport brand new in 2028. About a year after that I started to have electrical issues with the car. I've brought it in to the Infiniti dealer in Valencia, CA numerous times during the warranty period (and a few times out…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, excessive diesel soot accumulation requiring dealer service, and sudden loss of power. These can leave you stranded or cause dangerous situations on the road.
Complaints include the vehicle suddenly going into neutral and the engine shutting off with a 'Return to Neutral' message. This can happen at low speeds or while driving, increasing crash risk.
Owners describe severe loss of braking, engine shut-off while driving, and screens going blank. Electrical glitches can disable critical safety features like brakes and stability control.
Reports include sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping power. Brake failures are extremely dangerous and should be addressed immediately.
“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 Q60 — 6 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
The risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehi…
The risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio…
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-…
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 Q60 or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Infiniti Q60 has far fewer issues per year (about 10 vs. 823 for the Silverado), but both have safety-related complaints. In practice, the Q60's lower volume means fewer overall reports, but the Silverado's higher count reflects its much larger sales and broader range of problems.
Key differences
- The Silverado has over 800 complaints per year, while the Q60 averages about 10, indicating a much higher reported issue rate for the truck.
- The Q60's top complaints are air bags and engine, with reports of smoke and unintended acceleration; the Silverado's top issues are engine and power train, with reports of shutdowns and brake loss.
- The Silverado has 101 recalls and 233 crash-related reports, compared to 6 recalls and 4 crash-related for the Q60, showing a larger scale of safety actions.
- Both vehicles have injury reports (5 for Q60, 160 for Silverado) and the Silverado has 3 deaths, while the Q60 has 0 deaths reported.
- Check for any airbag/SRS warning lights on the dashboard, especially the passenger-side occupancy system, as owners report these illuminating.
- Listen for engine noises or white smoke from the exhaust, and test-drive for any hesitation or unintended acceleration, which owners have reported.
- Test the brakes thoroughly for any loss of stopping power or firm pedal with reduced braking, as owners report sudden brake failure.
- Check for electrical issues like screens going blank or engine shutting off while driving, and ensure all software recalls are up to date.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for air bags (Q60) and brakes/electrical (Silverado).
- Take a test drive that includes highway speeds, braking, and turning to check for steering swerve (Q60) or brake loss (Silverado).
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine for smoke or soot (Q60) and for diesel particulate filter issues (Silverado).
- Scan the OBD-II system for any stored codes related to air bags, engine, or transmission.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and specifically inquire about any prior repairs to air bags, engine, or brakes.
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 | Infiniti Q60 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 3 | 961 |
| 2020 | 2 | 868 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 25 | 597 |
| 2017 | 34 | 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 Infiniti Q60 or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti Q60 vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Infiniti Q60 total complaints
- 83
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Infiniti Q60 total recalls
- 6
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Infiniti Q60 avg complaints/year
- 10.4
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti Q60
- Infiniti Q60 top complaint area
- AIR BAGS
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE