Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grecale vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Maserati Grecale 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 Grecale vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Grecale has 4 complaints over 4 years (1 per year) and 7 recalls, with no crashes or injuries. The Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years (about 823 per year), 101 recalls, 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grecale or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grecale
The Maserati Grecale is a luxury SUV with very few owner complaints filed with NHTSA—only 4 over 4 years, averaging 1 per year. The reported issues are unusual but potentially serious: the car locking itself with keys inside, and a confusing failure where the car won't shift into Park even when stopped. There are 7 recalls, mostly for backup camera software and headlights, but no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported. For a buyer, this suggests low complaint volume but the few problems that do appear can leave you stranded or locked out.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with a massive complaint history: 8,227 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 823 per year. Owners report major failures in the engine, transmission, electrical system, and brakes—including engines shutting off while driving, sudden loss of braking, and transmissions refusing to go into gear. There are 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints, plus 160 injuries and 3 deaths. This is a high-volume vehicle with a wide range of serious, sometimes dangerous, problems reported by many owners.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grecale | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 4 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.0 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.
Maserati Grecale
- 01UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 02POWER TRAIN1
- 03VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1
- 05LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
One owner reported the car keeps locking itself, sometimes with the keys inside. This can leave you stranded or, worse, trap children or pets in the vehicle. The dealer confirmed the problem but had no fix at the time.
An owner reported the car would not go into Park. The Park button flickered and a message said the vehicle was 'too fast to be put into Park' even though it was completely stopped with the brake pedal pressed. This could make it hard to secure the car when parked.
The same complaint about the car not going into Park also appears under vehicle speed control. The dashboard warning suggests the car's systems may misread speed, which could affect safe parking and shutdown.
The same 'won't go into Park' complaint is also filed under service brakes. While the exact brake issue isn't detailed, it points to a possible electronic or software glitch linking braking and parking functions.
“CAR KEEPS LOCKING ITSELF, SOMETIMES WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. It is available for inspection. This issue is a major problem as the driver can be left stranded or if there are young children or pets in the car. The dealer has confirmed the problem and has no solut…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engines shutting off while driving, sometimes with a 'Return to Neutral' message, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation requiring dealer service at low miles. These can cause sudden loss of power and expensive repairs.
Complaints include a new Silverado suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage, and another with less than 300 miles doing the same. This can leave you unable to accelerate or move the truck.
Owners describe sudden, severe loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but poor stopping, and engines shutting off while driving with dashboard messages. These electrical glitches can disable critical safety systems.
Reports include a Silverado that lost normal braking shortly after dropping a child at school, and another that shut off completely in a parking lot with all screens blank. Brake and electrical failures together are a serious safety concern.
“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 Grecale — 7 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.
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…
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 — 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
Maserati Grecale or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grecale has far fewer issues per year—about 1 complaint per year versus roughly 823 per year for the Chevrolet Silverado. In practice, the Silverado's much higher complaint rate and reports of engines shutting off, brake loss, and transmission failures mean a used Silverado carries a higher risk of frequent, serious, and potentially dangerous problems. The Grecale's low complaint count is reassuring, but its few reported issues can still be very disruptive.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: Grecale has 4 complaints over 4 years; Silverado has 8,227 over 10 years—about 823 per year versus 1 per year.
- Safety outcomes: Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; Grecale has 0 in each category.
- Failure types: Grecale reports locking/keys-inside and won't-shift-into-Park issues; Silverado reports engines shutting off while driving, sudden brake loss, and transmissions going into neutral.
- Recalls: Silverado has 101 recalls (fuel pump, tires, collision warnings); Grecale has 7 recalls (backup camera software, headlights).
- Test the central locking system repeatedly, including leaving keys inside, to see if the car locks itself unexpectedly.
- Check that the car reliably shifts into Park when stopped, and watch for any dashboard warnings about being 'too fast' to park.
- During a test drive, listen for engine stalling or hesitation, and watch for 'Return to Neutral' or 'Press Start' messages on the dash.
- Test the brakes at low speed and in a parking lot; any firm pedal with poor stopping or sudden loss of braking is a major red flag.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full NHTSA complaint and recall history for the specific VIN you are considering.
- For the Grecale, test the locking system and Park function multiple times before buying.
- For the Silverado, have a mechanic check for stored engine, transmission, and brake fault codes, and test drive at various speeds.
- Ask for service records showing any repairs for engine stalling, transmission issues, or brake problems.
- Consider an extended warranty, especially for the Silverado, given the high number of serious complaints.
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 Grecale | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 157 |
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 4 | 450 |
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 Grecale or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grecale vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Maserati Grecale total complaints
- 4
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Maserati Grecale total recalls
- 7
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Maserati Grecale avg complaints/year
- 1.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grecale
- Maserati Grecale top complaint area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE