Head-to-head reliability
Mclaren Senna vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Mclaren Senna 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
Mclaren Senna vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Senna has 0 complaints and 3 recalls over 5 years, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls over 10 years, including 233 crash-related reports and 3 deaths. The Silverado's engine, power train, electrical, and brake complaints are far more numerous and include stalling and braking loss. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Mclaren Senna or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Mclaren Senna
The McLaren Senna is a low-volume exotic, so it has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA over five years. That clean complaint record doesn't mean flawless ownership; it means very few cars are on the road and owners may report issues through dealers rather than the government. The three recalls it does have point to electrical wiring and fuel tank assembly as the areas McLaren has had to fix. For a buyer, this is a specialist car where reliability data is thin and recall history is the main public clue.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a mass-market pickup with 8,227 complaints over ten years, about 823 per year. The biggest complaint areas are the engine, power train, electrical system, and service brakes, and the data includes 233 crash-related reports, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owners describe serious symptoms like engines shutting off while driving, sudden loss of braking, and transmissions going into neutral. This is a high-volume truck with a wide range of reported problems, so a pre-purchase inspection and recall check are essential.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Mclaren Senna | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 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.
Mclaren Senna
No component data available.
Two of the three Senna recalls are for electrical wiring issues. Owners have not filed complaints, but a wiring fault in an exotic car can affect lights, sensors, or engine management and may be expensive to trace. A buyer should confirm any open recall was completed.
One recall covers the fuel tank assembly. A defect here could mean a fuel leak or storage problem, which is a fire risk. Because there are no owner complaints, the recall is the only public signal, so verify the fix was done.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
With 2,521 engine complaints, owners report issues like a 6.2L motor losing power on a family trip and a 6.6L Duramax diesel repeatedly clogging its particulate filter at low mileage. These can leave you stranded or require repeated dealer visits, which matters if you need a dependable daily driver.
There are 2,347 power train complaints. Owners describe a new truck with under 300 miles suddenly shifting into neutral in a parking garage and a 6.2L truck losing power on the highway. A transmission that drops out of gear is a serious safety concern and a major repair bill.
Electrical problems account for 1,513 complaints. Owners report the engine shutting off while driving with a 'Return to Neutral' message, and a sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal. These are dangerous failures that can happen without warning, so any electrical history should be checked.
There are 1,222 brake complaints. One owner describes a severe loss of braking shortly after dropping a child at school, with the pedal firm but the truck not stopping normally. Brake problems on a heavy pickup are a top safety concern and should be inspected before purchase.
“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.
Mclaren Senna — 3 recalls
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Senna vehicles. The engine harness may contact a metal link pipe heat shield, chafing the harness over time, potentially damaging the wires.
The risk: Damaged wires may cause a sudden reduction in engine power or an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the engine harness, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at (855) 202-8815 or clientservicesna@mclaren.com.
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Senna vehicles. The engine harness may contact a metal link pipe heat shield, chafing the harness over time, potentially damaging the wires.
The risk: Damaged wires may cause a sudden reduction in engine power or an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the engine harness, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at (855) 202-8815 or clientservicesna@mclaren.com.
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is found to have corrosion, it will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began J…
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
Mclaren Senna or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The McLaren Senna has 0 complaints per year on average, while the Chevrolet Silverado has about 823 per year. That gap is partly because the Senna is a rare exotic and the Silverado is a mass-market truck, but the Silverado's complaints include serious engine, transmission, electrical, and brake failures. In practice, the Silverado gives you far more public data to judge risk, and that data shows many owners reporting dangerous problems.
Key differences
- The McLaren Senna has 0 owner complaints and 3 recalls, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints and 101 recalls over ten years.
- Silverado owners report engines shutting off while driving and transmissions suddenly going into neutral, symptoms not present in the Senna's complaint record.
- Silverado complaints include 233 crash-related reports, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths, while the Senna has 0 in each category.
- Senna recalls focus on electrical wiring and fuel tank assembly, while Silverado recalls cover fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, and forward collision warnings.
- Check for any open electrical wiring recall and confirm the repair was completed, since two of the three Senna recalls are for wiring.
- Inspect the fuel tank assembly and ask for proof the fuel system recall was addressed, as a defect there could mean a leak or fire risk.
- Test drive for any hesitation, stalling, or transmission slipping, because owners report engines shutting off and trucks going into neutral.
- Check brake pedal feel and braking performance carefully, since owners describe a sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific McLaren Senna or Chevrolet Silverado you are considering.
- For the Silverado, ask for service records on engine, transmission, electrical, and brake repairs, and have a mechanic scan for stored fault codes.
- For the Senna, confirm the electrical wiring and fuel tank recalls were completed by a McLaren dealer and get written proof.
- During a Silverado test drive, include slow parking-lot maneuvers and highway acceleration to check for stalling, neutral dropouts, and brake issues.
- For either vehicle, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist who knows the model, and budget for an extended warranty if buying the Silverado.
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 | Mclaren Senna | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 961 |
| 2020 | 0 | 868 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2003 |
| 2018 | 0 | 597 |
| 2017 | 0 | 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 Mclaren Senna or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Mclaren Senna vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Mclaren Senna total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Mclaren Senna total recalls
- 3
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Mclaren Senna avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Mclaren Senna
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE