Head-to-head reliability
Nissan GT R vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Nissan GT R 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
Nissan GT R vs Chevrolet Silverado: the GT R has 0 complaints and 4 recalls over 10 years, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints, 101 recalls, and 233 crash-related reports. The Silverado also shows 160 injuries and 3 deaths in the data. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Nissan GT R or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Nissan GT R
The Nissan GT R is a low-volume performance car, and over the past decade NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed against it. That silence suggests owners either drive it sparingly or report problems through other channels, so there is no documented pattern of recurring failures in the complaint data. It does have four recalls, including rear axle spindle and backup camera sensing issues, which are worth checking by VIN. In ownership terms, it looks like a niche vehicle with little public complaint history but some safety-related recall activity.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a high-volume full-size truck with 8,227 complaints over ten years, averaging about 823 per year. Owner reports cluster around the engine, power train, electrical system, and service brakes, with many describing sudden stalling, loss of braking, and transmission problems. There are also 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, plus 101 recalls covering fuel pumps, tires, and driver-assist warnings. This is a truck with a broad, well-documented pattern of reported problems across major systems.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Nissan GT R | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 4 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.
Nissan GT R
No component data available.
A recall covers the rear axle spindle, a part that helps hold the rear wheel in place. If it fails, a buyer could face a loss of control or wheel separation, so any used GT R should have this recall completed.
A recall involves the backup camera sensing system, which can affect rear visibility. Owners have not filed complaints about it in the NHTSA data, but a non-working camera makes parking and reversing harder.
Two recalls are for equipment labels, such as tire pressure or safety information stickers. These are minor but can matter for legal compliance and for knowing the correct tire pressures.
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners report engine shutdowns while driving, including a 2026 Silverado that shut off and displayed 'Return to Neutral' and 'Press Start.' Another owner described a 6.6L Duramax diesel with repeated excessive soot accumulation in the diesel particulate filter at low mileage, requiring dealer service.
Complaints describe a 2026 Silverado with a 6.2L motor losing power shortly after purchase, and another that suddenly went into neutral while driving slowly uphill in a parking garage with less than 300 miles. These are drivability and safety concerns because the truck can stop moving or lose acceleration without warning.
Owners report sudden, severe loss of normal braking, with a firm brake pedal but reduced stopping power, and engine shut-off while driving with dashboard messages. Electrical faults can affect brakes, displays, and starting, making the truck unpredictable.
Complaints include a Silverado that would not stop normally at a stop sign, and another that shut off completely in a parking lot with all screens blank and no acceleration. Brake-related reports are especially serious because they directly affect the ability to stop.
“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.
Nissan GT R — 4 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
The risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio…
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Ratin…
The risk: Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Ratin…
The risk: Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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
Nissan GT R or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Nissan GT R has 0 complaints per year in the NHTSA data, while the Chevrolet Silverado averages about 823 per year. That means the Silverado has far more reported problems per year, including engine, power train, electrical, and brake issues. In practice, a used Silverado buyer should expect to research recalls and inspect major systems carefully, while a GT R buyer has little complaint history to review but should still confirm recall repairs.
Key differences
- The Nissan GT R has 0 complaints over 10 years, while the Chevrolet Silverado has 8,227 complaints, with engine and power train issues being the most common.
- Silverado owners report sudden engine shutdowns, loss of braking, and transmission going into neutral, while the GT R has no complaint text describing such failures.
- The Silverado has 233 crash-related complaints, 160 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, plus 101 recalls, compared with 4 recalls and no crash, injury, or death counts for the GT R.
- GT R recalls focus on rear axle spindle, backup camera sensing, and labels, while Silverado recalls include fuel pump control, tire pressure monitoring, and forward collision warnings.
- Check for open recalls on the rear axle spindle and backup camera sensing system by VIN, since these are safety-related and may not have been repaired.
- Inspect the rear suspension and axle area for unusual noises or play, and confirm the backup camera works when reversing.
- Test drive for sudden engine shut-off, transmission slipping into neutral, or dashboard messages like 'Return to Neutral' or 'Press Start'.
- Check brake feel and stopping power at low speeds, and ask for service records related to diesel particulate filter soot accumulation if it is a Duramax.
Before you buy
- Run a free NHTSA VIN check on both vehicles to see open recalls, especially the GT R rear axle spindle and Silverado fuel pump or brake-related recalls.
- For the Silverado, ask for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on engine, transmission, electrical, and brake systems, and request any dealer repair orders.
- For the GT R, verify the backup camera and rear axle components work, and confirm all four recalls were completed.
- Test drive the Silverado at parking-lot speeds and on a highway to watch for stalling, loss of braking, or unexpected neutral engagement.
- Ask both sellers for a complete maintenance history and check for repeated low-mileage repairs, which can signal a persistent problem.
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 | Nissan GT R | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 527 |
| 2023 | 0 | 450 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1390 |
| 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 Nissan GT R or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Nissan GT R vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Nissan GT R total complaints
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Nissan GT R total recalls
- 4
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Nissan GT R avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Nissan GT R
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE