Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti QX60 vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Infiniti QX60 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 QX60 vs Chevrolet Silverado: The QX60 has 25 complaints per year vs 134 for the Silverado. QX60 owners report engine stalling and hood failures; Silverado owners report transmission fluid line failures and engine replacements. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti QX60 or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 is a luxury SUV with a moderate complaint rate of 25 per year. Owners report engine stalling and electrical gremlins that cause screens to black out and safety systems to fail. The hood can fly open at highway speed, and the transmission may fail early. Recalls address rear axle spindles, airbags, and seat belts.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with a high complaint rate of 134 per year. Owners describe catastrophic transmission fluid line failures, sudden engine knocking requiring replacement, and brake system malfunctions that cause unintended acceleration. Electrical issues can disable the vehicle entirely. Recalls cover engine block heaters, airbags, and fuel tanks.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti QX60 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 250 Better | 1,340 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 15 Better | 100 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 12 Better | 80 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 25.0 Better | 134.0 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 25 Better | 33 |
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 QX60
- 01ENGINE58
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER50
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50
- 04POWER TRAIN47
- 05SERVICE BRAKES29
Engine stalling at stops and during turns, with flashing check engine light that dealers often cannot reproduce. Some 2024 models experience electronic malfunctions with warning lights.
Hood suddenly flies open at highway speed, and the vehicle can roll away when parked on a slight grade, even in Park.
Infotainment and instrument panel intermittently turn off and restart; blind spot detection fails. Some 2024 models have electronic malfunctions while driving.
CVT transmission fails completely around 120,000 miles, with problems starting much earlier. The vehicle may jolt when stopping.
“In the summer of 2022 (I think Aug) car was stalling when stopped to make a turn. The check engine light flashed but never stayed on after the 1st incident. Brought it to a dealer and was told that the car was fine. Drove it for another two weeks and the same…”
“The contact owns a 2024 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced electronic malfunctions with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined t…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01POWER TRAIN339
- 02SERVICE BRAKES300
- 03ENGINE257
- 04ELECTRICAL SYSTEM214
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER146
Transmission fluid line fails without warning, rapidly leaking fluid at highway speed. Some trucks lose power and shudder while towing, even with light loads.
Brake system malfunctions cause unintended acceleration or loss of braking ability. High-voltage battery faults in EV models can lead to loss of vehicle control.
Loud knocking noise requiring complete engine replacement as early as 3,000 miles. Some engines lose power at highway speed with no warning lights.
Electrical issues can cause the vehicle to become inoperable, with multiple dealer visits failing to resolve the problem. High-voltage battery faults in EV models.
“Vehicle: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Incident Description: While driving at highway speed, the transmission fluid line failed and transmission fluid rapidly leaked from the vehicle. There were no warning lights, alerts, or messages before the failure occurr…”
“On XXX I was driving from [XXX] to my sister's house in [XXX]. I was relocating to [XXX] for a job. I was pulling a U-haul trailer (6x12) that contained significantly less weight than the truck can handle. About halfway there, on back roads, the truck suddenl…”
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 QX60 — 15 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
The risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may incorrectly adjust the headlights downward.
The risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reconfigure the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improper…
The risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD10…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor V…
The risk: An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. O…
Chevrolet Silverado — 100 recalls
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or…
The risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer sat…
The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heat…
The risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
The fix: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall m…
The risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267.…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
The risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing own…
Buyer analysis
Infiniti QX60 or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Infiniti QX60 has far fewer complaints per year (25 vs 134) and fewer recalls (15 vs 100). In practice, the QX60 is less likely to leave you stranded, but both vehicles have serious safety-related failures that require vigilance.
Key differences
- The Silverado has over 5 times more complaints per year than the QX60.
- Silverado owners report catastrophic transmission fluid line failures and engine replacements under 3,000 miles; QX60 owners report CVT failures around 120,000 miles.
- QX60 hoods can fly open at speed; Silverado brakes can cause unintended acceleration.
- Both have electrical gremlins, but Silverado's can disable the vehicle entirely.
- Check for hood latch integrity and ensure it closes securely; test for any hood flutter at highway speeds.
- Test the transmission for smooth operation, especially at low speeds and when coming to a stop; ask about CVT service history.
- Inspect transmission fluid lines for leaks or signs of rubbing; ask if the transmission has been serviced or replaced.
- Test the brakes for any unintended acceleration or delayed response; check for any warning lights related to the brake system.
Before you buy
- Obtain a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic familiar with these models.
- Check NHTSA recall status for both vehicles using the VIN.
- Test drive at highway speeds and in stop-and-go traffic to feel for transmission shudder or stalling.
- For the QX60, test the hood latch and check for any hood flutter; for the Silverado, inspect the transmission fluid lines.
- Ask for service records, especially for transmission, engine, and brake repairs.
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 QX60 | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 70 |
| 2025 | 16 | 118 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 | 0 |
| 2017 | 67 | 1152 |
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 QX60 or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti QX60 vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Infiniti QX60 total complaints
- 250
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 1,340
- Infiniti QX60 total recalls
- 15
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 100
- Infiniti QX60 avg complaints/year
- 25.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 134.0
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti QX60
- Infiniti QX60 top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN