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 | 1,453 | 3,596 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2026 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 75 | 378 |
| Fires reported | 28 | 201 |
| 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
24.0%
Engine & Cooling
158
10.9%
Electrical System
145
10.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
143
9.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
133
9.2%
Steering
89
6.1%
Tires
72
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
64
4.4%
KIA Forte by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,175
32.7%
Electrical System
321
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
320
8.9%
Airbags
292
8.1%
Brakes
218
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
215
6.0%
Lights
178
4.9%
Steering
160
4.4%