Chevrolet Silverado vs Nissan Titan
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 27.0 for the Nissan Titan. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Silverado
1.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
95% fewer than the Nissan Titan
- Complaints
- 1,272
- Sold
- 9,554,152
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2009. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Calipers, hoses and lines
Typically around 92,325 mi · repair $230–$880
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,400 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 56,250 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 45,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
Nissan Titan
27.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
20.8× the Chevrolet Silverado’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,651
- Sold
- 612,583
- Recall campaigns
- 24
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2017. Fewest: 2013–2014, 2016 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Rear differential and axle
Typically around 76,000 mi · repair $1,350–$2,550
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Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks
Typically around 84,000 mi · repair $690–$1,870
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 81,000 mi
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 94,000 mi · repair $630–$1,700
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 84,601 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Nissan Titan?
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Titan has 27.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Silverado is calipers, hoses and lines, typically around 92,325 miles; the repair typically runs $230–$880.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Titan?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Titan is rear differential and axle, typically around 76,000 miles; the repair typically runs $1,350–$2,550.
Which Chevrolet Silverado and Nissan Titan years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Silverado: 2006–2009; Nissan Titan: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2017.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.