Nissan Pathfinder vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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 | Nissan Pathfinder | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 10,298 | 23,432 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2026 | 1994–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 417 | 1,086 |
| Fires reported | 71 | 354 |
| Injuries reported | 247 | 547 |
| Deaths reported | 14 | 52 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Nissan Pathfinder by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
2,509
24.4%
Engine & Cooling
1,921
18.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
964
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
670
6.5%
Airbags
604
5.9%
Suspension
570
5.5%
Brakes
484
4.7%
Body & Structure
475
4.6%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
4,765
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
2,949
12.6%
Electrical System
2,656
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2,437
10.4%
Airbags
2,406
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
1,550
6.6%
Steering
1,524
6.5%
Body & Structure
929
4.0%