Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Quattroporte vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte vs Chevrolet Silverado: over 10 years, the Maserati had 12 complaints and 27 recalls, while the Silverado had 8,227 complaints, 101 recalls, and 160 injuries. The Silverado's higher volume means more reported problems, but the Maserati's low count makes patterns less clear. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Quattroporte or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte is a low-volume luxury sedan with only 12 complaints over 10 years, but 27 recalls in the same period. Owner reports describe sudden unintended acceleration, rear seat belts that can press against the neck, and dashboard leather that can separate and block the view. With so few complaints, patterns are harder to confirm, but the reported issues are serious and may be expensive to fix.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with 8,227 complaints over 10 years, 101 recalls, and reports of engine shutdowns, braking loss, and transmission problems. Many complaints involve 2026 models with low mileage, suggesting recent trucks are already having major issues. The volume of reports means these problems are not isolated.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Quattroporte | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 12 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 27 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.2 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 Quattroporte
- 01VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- 02VISIBILITY/WIPER2
- 03SEAT BELTS2
- 04POWER TRAIN2
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
Owners report that the car can keep accelerating after they lift off the gas, even when they press the brake or shift to neutral. This is a serious safety concern because it can lead to loss of control.
Complaints describe the rearview mirror causing bright streaks and rainbow-colored glare from headlights behind, and the leather dashboard separating and flopping up into the windshield view. Both can make it harder to see, especially at night.
Rear seat belts have been reported to sit too high and press against the neck, leaving marks and raising concerns about neck injury in a crash. There is no adjustment to fix this for some passengers.
Some owners link unintended acceleration to the transmission, and others report electronic brake malfunction and the transmission not engaging neutral. These issues can affect control and stopping.
“I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN "SPORT" MODE. I ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION, RATHER AGGRESSIVELY TO GET UP TO SPEED (ABOUT 30-35 MPH). WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCOMMANDED. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I C…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE F…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners of 2026 Silverados report engine shutdowns while driving, sometimes with messages like 'Return to Neutral' or 'Press Start.' Diesel models have had repeated diesel particulate filter soot accumulation events requiring dealer service.
Complaints include a 2026 Silverado suddenly shifting into neutral while driving slowly uphill, and another with a 6.2L engine losing power shortly after purchase. These can leave a driver without power in traffic.
Reports describe sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal but reduced stopping power, and the engine shutting off while driving with screens going blank. These electrical faults can disable critical safety systems.
Owners report that the brake pedal feels firm but the truck does not stop normally, and in one case the truck shut off completely in a parking lot. Braking loss is a major safety risk.
“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 Quattroporte — 27 recalls
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 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the require…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: Tires that are inflated to the incorrect pressure could lead to a loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number f…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli 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 May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 718. This recall i…
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 Quattroporte or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Maserati Quattroporte has far fewer complaints per year (1.2 vs. 822.7) and no reported injuries or deaths in this data, while the Silverado has 160 injuries and 3 deaths. In practice, the Silverado's much higher complaint volume means a buyer is more likely to encounter a reported problem, though the Maserati's low volume can make it harder to spot patterns.
Key differences
- The Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls over 10 years, while the Maserati has 12 complaints and 27 recalls, so the Silverado has far more reported problems overall.
- Silverado owners report engine shutdowns, loss of braking, and transmission shifting to neutral, while Maserati owners report unintended acceleration and seat belt neck pressure.
- The Silverado data includes 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Maserati data includes 1 crash-related complaint and no injuries or deaths.
- Both have recalls for fuel system and seat belts, but the Silverado also has recalls for forward collision avoidance and tire pressure monitoring, while the Maserati has a back-over prevention software recall.
- Check for any signs of unintended acceleration by test driving in sport mode and confirming the car decelerates properly when you lift off the gas and press the brake.
- Inspect the rear seat belts for proper positioning and the dashboard leather for separation or lifting that could block the windshield view.
- Test drive at low speeds and in parking lots to check for sudden engine shutdown, transmission shifting to neutral, or loss of braking assist.
- Ask for service records related to diesel particulate filter soot accumulation on diesel models, and check for any stored codes or recent software updates.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and all available service records, paying attention to any repeat repairs for engine, transmission, or brake issues.
- Have a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the specific model, focusing on the components listed in complaints for that vehicle.
- Test drive in conditions that match the reported complaints: for the Maserati, try sport mode and check seat belts; for the Silverado, drive slowly in parking lots and test braking.
- Verify that all open recalls have been performed by checking the NHTSA recall lookup using the VIN.
- For the Silverado, ask about any software updates or repairs related to engine shutdown, braking, or transmission behavior, and for the Maserati, ask about dashboard and seat belt fixes.
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 Quattroporte | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 1 | 450 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 3 | 961 |
| 2020 | 0 | 868 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 1 | 597 |
| 2017 | 1 | 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 Quattroporte or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Quattroporte vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Maserati Quattroporte total complaints
- 12
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Maserati Quattroporte total recalls
- 27
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Maserati Quattroporte avg complaints/year
- 1.2
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Maserati Quattroporte top complaint area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE