Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti Q70 vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Infiniti Q70 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 Q70 vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Q70 has 19 complaints over 9 years (about 2.1 per year) and 8 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years (about 823 per year) and 101 recalls. The Q70's issues often involve hesitation and air bags; the Silverado's include engine shutdowns and brake loss. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti Q70 or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti Q70
The Infiniti Q70 is a low-volume luxury sedan with only 19 complaints over 9 years, averaging about 2.1 per year. Owners most often report hesitation or loss of acceleration, air bag warning lights or unexpected deployment, and occasional stalling. With 8 recalls, including several for the driveshaft, it's a car that needs a careful pre-purchase inspection but has a relatively small complaint footprint.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with 8,227 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 823 per year. The most common trouble spots are engine, power train, electrical system, and service brakes, with reports of sudden engine shutdown, loss of braking, and transmission issues. With 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints, it's a high-volume truck with a wide range of reported problems.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti Q70 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 19 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 8 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 2.1 Better | 822.7 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 1 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 Q70
- 01POWER TRAIN6
- 02AIR BAGS4
- 03VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- 04ENGINE3
- 05VISIBILITY/WIPER3
Owners report the car hesitates or slows to about 5 mph when accelerating, often in the morning or when passing, which can nearly cause accidents. This suggests a drivability issue that may be hard to diagnose if no warning light appears.
Complaints include the air bag warning light staying on and, in one case, the driver-side air bag deploying while turning, causing injuries. A buyer should check for any air bag recalls or warning lights before purchase.
Some owners say the car stops accelerating without warning and then resumes after sitting for an hour, with no engine light to help diagnose. This unpredictable loss of power is a safety concern in traffic.
Similar to the power train complaints, owners describe morning hesitation and acceleration problems that a dealer may call 'normal.' These symptoms can be persistent and frustrating for a daily driver.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI Q70. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST DROVE THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, IT HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. INFINITI OF CORAL GABLES (2701 S LE JEUNE RD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134, (786) 619-3009) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT M…”
“While attempting to accelerate my car hesitates and slows down to about 5 miles an hour. This mostly happens in the morning, but does happen in the afternoon while attempting to accelerate to pass. This issue has almost caused me to get in accidents on severa…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report issues like excessive diesel soot accumulation requiring dealer service, and in some cases the engine shuts off while driving, displaying 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start.' This can leave a driver stranded or in a dangerous situation.
Complaints include the truck suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill, and transmission problems that may cause loss of power. These issues can affect control and safety, especially at low speeds.
Reports describe a sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping power, as well as the engine shutting off and screens going blank. Electrical glitches like these can disable critical safety features.
Owners say the vehicle would not stop normally at a stop sign, and in another case the truck shut off completely while barely applying throttle. Brake-related complaints are serious because they directly affect the ability to stop.
“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 Q70 — 8 recalls
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-…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
The fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
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 Q70 or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Infiniti Q70 has far fewer complaints per year (about 2.1) compared to the Chevrolet Silverado (about 823), but the Q70's issues often involve hesitation and air bag concerns. The Silverado's much higher volume means more reported problems, including serious engine shutdowns and brake loss. In practice, the Q70 may be easier to live with day-to-day, while the Silverado demands more vigilance for safety-related faults.
Key differences
- The Infiniti Q70 averages about 2.1 complaints per year, while the Chevrolet Silverado averages about 823 per year, a massive difference in reported problem frequency.
- Q70 owners frequently report acceleration hesitation and air bag warning lights, whereas Silverado owners report engine shutdowns, loss of braking, and transmission going into neutral.
- The Silverado has 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints, compared to the Q70's 8 recalls and 1 crash-related complaint.
- Both have power train complaints, but the Q70's are about hesitation, while the Silverado's include sudden neutral engagement and engine stalling.
- Check for any air bag warning lights or open recalls, especially for the driver-side air bag, as one owner reported deployment during a turn.
- Test drive from a cold start and during acceleration to feel for hesitation or loss of power, which owners commonly report.
- Look for any signs of engine stalling or messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start' during a test drive, as owners report sudden shutdowns.
- Test the brakes carefully for any loss of normal braking or firm pedal with reduced stopping power, which has been reported.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to check for open recalls on both the Infiniti Q70 and Chevrolet Silverado.
- Ask for a complete service history, paying attention to any repairs related to the power train, engine, or brakes.
- During a test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and at highway speeds to check for hesitation or stalling.
- Have a trusted mechanic inspect the air bag system, brakes, and transmission, especially on the Silverado.
- For the Silverado, check for any aftermarket modifications or software updates that might affect engine or transmission behavior.
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 Q70 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 0 | 961 |
| 2020 | 0 | 868 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 1 | 597 |
| 2017 | 2 | 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 Q70 or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti Q70 vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Infiniti Q70 total complaints
- 19
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Infiniti Q70 total recalls
- 8
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Infiniti Q70 avg complaints/year
- 2.1
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti Q70
- Infiniti Q70 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE