Head-to-head reliability
Nissan Rogue Select vs Chevrolet Silverado
How the Nissan Rogue Select 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 Rogue Select vs Chevrolet Silverado: The Rogue Select has 422 complaints in 1 year (422/yr) and 0 recalls, while the Silverado has 8,227 complaints over 10 years (823/yr) and 101 recalls. The Rogue's top issue is power train (112 complaints), often CVT juddering; the Silverado's is engine (2,521 complaints), including sudden shutdowns. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Nissan Rogue Select or Chevrolet Silverado more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Nissan Rogue Select
The Nissan Rogue Select is a compact SUV with a very short complaint history—just one year of data—but a high annual complaint rate of 422 per year. Owners most often report transmission problems, especially CVT juddering and overheating that can cause power loss. Airbag sensor failures that deactivate the entire airbag system are also a recurring and serious concern. With zero recalls on record, any fixes are likely to come out of your pocket.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup with a long, well-documented complaint history—8,227 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 823 per year. Engine and power train issues dominate, including sudden engine shutdowns and transmission problems on newer models. Electrical and brake complaints also appear, with some owners reporting scary loss of braking or screens going blank while driving. There are 101 recalls, so many problems may have factory fixes, but you must check that they were actually performed.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Nissan Rogue Select | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 422 Better | 8,227 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 Better | 101 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 20 Better | 233 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 422.0 Better | 822.7 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 22 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 Rogue Select
- 01POWER TRAIN112
- 02AIR BAGS71
- 03FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM64
- 04ELECTRICAL SYSTEM63
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER62
Owners describe CVT transmission juddering, violent jerks at low RPMs, and overheating that can cause a loss of power while driving—even at highway speeds. This matters because a failed CVT is expensive to replace and can leave you stranded.
A common complaint is the passenger occupancy sensor failing, which deactivates the entire airbag system and puts passengers at risk. Some owners also report airbags not deploying in a crash. Buyers should have the airbag system scanned for fault codes.
One owner linked a blinking airbag light with transmission slipping, suggesting electrical gremlins can affect multiple systems. While fewer complaints here, any fuel or propulsion issue can cause stalling or poor performance.
Reports include water leaking into the driver's side floorboard and battery terminal corrosion that damages wiring. These can lead to mysterious electrical faults and costly repairs.
“about 2 years ago (2021) both me and my wife's my nissan cvt transmission went out and needed repair. In my case the transmission overheated, losing power while driving 80mph almost leaving me and my family stranded on the highway while coming back from trip…”
“The vehicle was experiencing judder on two recent occasions. The vehicle was just over 90K miles and due for a CVT fluid inspection. After experiencing brief but violent jerks/judders while operating between 1,500 and 2,000 rpms, I took the vehicle into the N…”
Chevrolet Silverado
- 01ENGINE2,521
- 02POWER TRAIN2,347
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,513
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1,222
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER858
Owners of newer Silverados report engines shutting off while driving, requiring a restart, and diesel particulate filter soot accumulation events on the Duramax. These can be dangerous and expensive to fix, especially if out of warranty.
Complaints include a vehicle suddenly going into neutral while driving slowly uphill and transmission issues on the 6.2L motor. This can cause loss of control and unexpected stops.
Owners report sudden loss of normal braking with a firm pedal, and screens going blank while driving. These electrical glitches can affect critical safety systems and are hard to diagnose.
Braking problems include the vehicle not stopping normally despite a firm pedal, and the truck shutting off completely in a parking lot. Brake failures are a major safety concern and should be inspected immediately.
“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 Rogue Select
No recalls on record.
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 Rogue Select or Chevrolet Silverado: which should you buy?
The Nissan Rogue Select has far fewer total complaints (422 vs. 8,227) but a much higher annual rate (422/yr vs. 823/yr) because the data covers only one year. The Silverado's longer history shows more variety of problems, but also many recalls that may have addressed them. In practice, the Rogue Select's issues are concentrated in the CVT and airbags, while the Silverado's are spread across engine, transmission, electrical, and brakes.
Key differences
- The Rogue Select's most common complaint is power train (112 complaints), specifically CVT juddering and overheating, while the Silverado's top complaint is engine (2,521 complaints), including sudden shutdowns.
- Airbag system deactivation due to a faulty passenger occupancy sensor is a recurring Rogue Select issue, whereas Silverado electrical complaints include loss of braking and blank screens.
- The Silverado has 101 recalls on record; the Rogue Select has none, so recall fixes are not available for the Rogue's known problems.
- The Silverado's complaint data spans 10 years and includes 3 deaths, while the Rogue Select's single-year data includes 22 injuries and no deaths.
- During a test drive, feel for shuddering or jerking at low speeds (1,500–2,000 RPMs), which could indicate a failing CVT transmission.
- Check that the airbag warning light is not illuminated and have a mechanic scan for occupancy sensor fault codes, as a failed sensor disables all airbags.
- Ask for the full recall history and confirm that all 101 recalls—especially those for fuel pump control and forward collision warnings—have been remedied.
- Test the brakes firmly at low speed and watch for any warning messages about 'Return to Neutral' or 'Press Start' that could indicate engine shutdown issues.
Before you buy
- Obtain a vehicle history report and verify all recalls have been completed, especially for the Silverado.
- Have a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic, focusing on the transmission (CVT for Rogue, automatic for Silverado) and electrical systems.
- For the Rogue Select, ask for transmission fluid service records and check for any signs of overheating or juddering.
- For the Silverado, test drive at various speeds and check for sudden loss of power, braking issues, or dashboard warnings.
- Scan for stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in both vehicles to uncover hidden airbag, transmission, or engine faults.
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 Rogue Select or Chevrolet Silverado in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Nissan Rogue Select vs Chevrolet Silverado
- Nissan Rogue Select total complaints
- 422
- Chevrolet Silverado total complaints
- 8,227
- Nissan Rogue Select total recalls
- 0
- Chevrolet Silverado total recalls
- 101
- Nissan Rogue Select avg complaints/year
- 422.0
- Chevrolet Silverado avg complaints/year
- 822.7
- More reliable overall
- Nissan Rogue Select
- Nissan Rogue Select top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN
- Chevrolet Silverado top complaint area
- ENGINE