Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grancabrio vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Maserati Grancabrio 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
Maserati Grancabrio vs Chevrolet Silverado: the Grancabrio has 0 complaints over 3 years and 3 recalls, while the Silverado has 5,105 complaints over 10 years, 100 recalls, and 117 crash-related reports. The Silverado's owner reports include engine, power train, electrical, and brake failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grancabrio or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grancabrio
The Maserati Grancabrio is a low-volume luxury convertible with no owner complaints filed over three years, so there is no reported pattern of recurring failures from drivers. Its three recalls cover back-over prevention software and headlights, which are safety-related but not widespread mechanical breakdowns. In ownership terms, it looks like a car with very little public complaint data, which can mean either few problems or simply few owners reporting them. A buyer should treat the silence as a lack of evidence, not proof of trouble-free operation.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume pickup with 5,105 complaints over ten years, averaging about 511 per year, and 100 recalls. Owner reports cluster around the engine, power train, electrical system, and service brakes, with 117 crash-related complaints, 104 injuries, and one death. The sample complaints describe serious events like sudden loss of braking, loss of motive power, and transmission going into neutral at low speed. This is a vehicle with a large, well-documented record of both minor and severe issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grancabrio | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 5,105 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 100 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 117 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 510.5 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 104 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
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.
Maserati Grancabrio
No component data available.
A recall covers back-over prevention software, which is meant to help the driver detect obstacles behind the vehicle. If the software fails, the driver may not get the intended warning, increasing the risk of a low-speed backing incident.
Two separate recalls involve headlights. Headlight problems can reduce what the driver can see at night or make the vehicle less visible to others, so any open recall should be fixed before purchase.
There are zero complaints on record, so there is no reported symptom-and-part pattern from owners. That means a buyer cannot rely on complaint data to predict common failures and should instead focus on a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE1,698
- 02POWER TRAIN1,453
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM982
- 04SERVICE BRAKES691
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER542
Owners report engine problems including a 6.2L motor issue that left a family stranded 750 miles from home, and a 6.6L Duramax diesel with repeated P2463 diesel particulate filter soot accumulation events at low mileage. These can mean unexpected breakdowns and repeated dealer visits.
Reported power train issues include a Silverado that suddenly went into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage with less than 300 miles on it. Another complaint ties the 6.2L engine problem to the power train category, suggesting drivetrain-related loss of drive.
Owners describe a sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping effect, and a 70 MPH event with a loud pinging sound, loss of motive power, and inoperable brakes and steering. These are electrical-system complaints that can affect core safety functions.
The same braking-loss complaint appears under service brakes, where the vehicle would not stop normally at a stop sign. A separate 70 MPH complaint also lists inoperable brakes. Brake failures are among the most serious reported issues for a buyer to consider.
“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.
Maserati Grancabrio — 3 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
Chevrolet Silverado — 100 recalls
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevr…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
The risk: A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-4…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertentl…
The risk: An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact…
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.
The risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 /…
Buyer analysis
Maserati Grancabrio or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grancabrio has 0 complaints per year over 3 years, while the Chevrolet Silverado averages about 511 complaints per year over 10 years. In practice, the Silverado has a far larger and more severe reported problem record, including crash-related complaints and injuries. The Grancabrio's lack of complaints means less public evidence of failure, not a guarantee of reliability.
Key differences
- The Maserati Grancabrio has 0 complaints and 3 recalls, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 5,105 complaints and 100 recalls over a longer period.
- Silverado owner reports include severe events such as sudden loss of braking, loss of motive power at 70 MPH, and transmission going into neutral at low speed; the Grancabrio has no complaint text on record.
- The Silverado's top complaint areas are engine (1,698), power train (1,453), electrical system (982), and service brakes (691), showing a broad pattern of reported failures.
- The Grancabrio's recalls are limited to back-over prevention software and headlights, while the Silverado's recalls include tailgate latches, steering, seat belt anchorage, and brake fluid warning sensors.
- Confirm whether the back-over prevention software recall has been completed, since a software fault could affect rear obstacle warnings.
- Check that both headlight recalls have been addressed, as lighting problems can affect nighttime visibility and being seen by other drivers.
- Ask for proof that the diesel particulate filter (DPF) issues have been addressed if considering the 6.6L Duramax, because owners report repeated P2463 soot accumulation events.
- Test the brakes carefully and scan for electrical faults, since owners report sudden loss of normal braking and inoperable brakes and steering at speed.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN through NHTSA to confirm all open recalls are fixed, especially the Grancabrio's software and headlight recalls and the Silverado's brake and steering recalls.
- For the Silverado, request a full service history and ask specifically about engine, transmission, DPF, and brake repairs.
- For the Grancabrio, arrange a pre-purchase inspection by a Maserati specialist because there is no owner complaint pattern to guide you.
- Test drive both vehicles at low speed and highway speed, checking for transmission hesitation, brake response, and any warning lights.
- Get an independent mechanic to scan for stored fault codes and inspect the electrical system, brakes, and drivetrain before buying.
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 | Maserati Grancabrio | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 98 |
| 2025 | 0 | 150 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
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 Maserati Grancabrio or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grancabrio vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Maserati Grancabrio total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 5,105
- Maserati Grancabrio total recalls
- 3
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 100
- Maserati Grancabrio avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 510.5
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grancabrio
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE