Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs KIA Forte
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | KIA Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,460 | 3,611 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2026 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 75 | 381 |
| Fires reported | 28 | 202 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 228 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 23% |
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
349
23.9%
Engine & Cooling
159
10.9%
Electrical System
145
9.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
145
9.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
9.2%
Steering
89
6.1%
Tires
72
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
65
4.5%
KIA Forte by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,179
32.7%
Electrical System
322
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
322
8.9%
Airbags
294
8.1%
Brakes
219
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
216
6.0%
Lights
178
4.9%
Steering
162
4.5%