Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Levante vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Maserati Levante 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 Levante vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Levante averages 3.5 complaints per year with 12 recalls, while the Silverado averages 822.7 complaints per year with 101 recalls. Both report engine stalling and brake failures, but the Silverado has far more crash-related complaints (233 vs. 2). Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Levante or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Levante
The Maserati Levante is a luxury SUV that averages only 3.5 complaints per year over 8 years, but the complaints it does get are serious. Owners repeatedly report the engine shutting off while driving, sometimes shifting into neutral, with electronic throttle warnings. Electrical and engine problems dominate, and there are 12 recalls, including for back-over prevention software and fuel system issues. Living with a Levante means dealing with intermittent stalling and complex electronics that can leave you stranded.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup that generates a massive 822.7 complaints per year over 10 years, with 8,227 total complaints. Engine and power train issues are the most common, and owners describe sudden engine shutdowns, transmission problems, and brake failures. There are 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints, plus 160 injuries and 3 deaths reported. This volume suggests widespread, recurring problems across many model years.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Levante | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 28 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 12 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 2 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 3.5 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.
Maserati Levante
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
- 02ENGINE12
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
- 04SERVICE BRAKES3
- 05VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
Owners report the vehicle putting itself into neutral and shutting off the engine while driving, often with an electronic throttle control warning light. This can happen in traffic or at low speeds, leaving you without power and at risk of a crash.
Complaints describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic or at yield signs, and shifting into neutral. One owner says the car shows the exact problems from Maserati Recall 338, indicating a known stalling defect.
Owners report brakes failing and reverberating when approaching a stop under 20 mph, especially after hitting a bump or pothole. In some cases, the car loses control because all braking systems fail, and the emergency brake may engage unexpectedly.
Some complaints duplicate the stalling and neutral-shifting issues, but also mention loaner vehicles of the same model having similar problems. This suggests the defects are not isolated to one car but are systemic.
“MY VEHICLE HAS TWO FAULTS THAT I BELIEVE ARE UNSAFE. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS PUT ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE MOST RECENT…”
“MY CURRENT VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP STILL BEING WORKED ON FOR THE INITIAL AND PAST ISSUES NOT CORRECTED. I HAD TO BRING MY LOANER VEHICLE OF SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR BECAUSE THE LOANER HAD SIMILAR ISSUES TO MY OWN VEHICLE . THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH MY WIF…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners of new Silverados report engine shutdowns while driving, with messages like 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start' appearing. Others describe diesel particulate filter soot accumulation events requiring dealer service at low mileage.
Complaints include the vehicle suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill, and transmission issues that cause loss of power. These problems can happen with less than 300 miles on the odometer, indicating early failures.
Owners report sudden loss of normal braking, with a firm brake pedal but ineffective stopping, and engine shut-off while driving. These electrical glitches can disable critical safety systems without warning.
Braking problems include the truck shutting off completely in a parking lot, with all screens going blank and no acceleration. Another owner describes severe loss of braking shortly after dropping a child at school, requiring hard pedal pressure.
“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 Levante — 12 recalls
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 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
The risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
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 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
The risk: If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sub frame for incomplete welds, replacing the sub frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2…
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 Levante or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Maserati Levante has far fewer issues per year (3.5 vs. 822.7), but both vehicles suffer from serious stalling and brake failures. The Silverado's much higher complaint volume means you are more likely to encounter problems, but the Levante's low volume still includes dangerous defects. In practice, the Levante may be less frequently problematic, but when it fails, it can be just as hazardous.
Key differences
- The Maserati Levante averages 3.5 complaints per year, while the Chevrolet Silverado averages 822.7 per year, a huge difference in reported problem frequency.
- Levante owners most often report engine shut-off and neutral-shifting with electronic throttle warnings; Silverado owners report similar stalling plus diesel particulate filter issues and transmission failures.
- The Silverado has 101 recalls and 233 crash-related complaints, compared to 12 recalls and 2 crash-related complaints for the Levante, indicating broader safety-related defects in the truck.
- Brake problems appear in both: Levante brakes fail and reverberate at low speeds, while Silverado brakes can suddenly lose effectiveness with a firm pedal.
- Check for any history of engine stalling or shifting into neutral, especially with electronic throttle control warnings; test drive at low speeds and in traffic.
- Inspect brake function for reverberation or failure when hitting bumps or potholes at under 20 mph, and verify that the emergency brake does not engage unexpectedly.
- Look for signs of engine shut-off while driving, including messages like 'Return to Neutral' or 'Press Start'; scan for stored codes related to fuel pump or diesel particulate filter.
- Test braking performance thoroughly, especially for sudden loss of braking with a firm pedal, and check for transmission issues like sudden neutral engagement.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls, especially the Maserati Recall 338 for stalling and Silverado fuel pump or brake-related recalls.
- Have a mechanic perform a diagnostic scan for stored trouble codes related to engine, transmission, and brakes on both vehicles.
- During a test drive, deliberately accelerate slowly from a stop and drive at low speeds in traffic to see if the engine stalls or shifts into neutral.
- Test the brakes on uneven surfaces and at low speeds to detect any reverberation, failure, or unexpected emergency brake engagement.
- Ask the seller for all service records and specifically inquire about any prior repairs for stalling, transmission, or brake problems.
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 Levante | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 1 | 450 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 0 | 961 |
| 2020 | 2 | 868 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 4 | 597 |
| 2017 | 15 | 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 Maserati Levante or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Levante vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Maserati Levante total complaints
- 28
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Maserati Levante total recalls
- 12
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Maserati Levante avg complaints/year
- 3.5
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Levante
- Maserati Levante top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE