Volkswagen Jetta 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 | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 13,891 | 23,671 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2026 | 1994–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 696 | 1,091 |
| Fires reported | 390 | 355 |
| Injuries reported | 583 | 547 |
| Deaths reported | 9 | 52 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.1% | 8.6% |
Volkswagen Jetta by year
What breaks
Electrical System
2,193
15.8%
Engine & Cooling
2,032
14.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,648
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,409
10.1%
Brakes
981
7.1%
Airbags
871
6.3%
Other & Unspecified
803
5.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
658
4.7%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
4,779
20.2%
Engine & Cooling
3,057
12.9%
Electrical System
2,683
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2,479
10.5%
Airbags
2,407
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
1,560
6.6%
Steering
1,530
6.5%
Body & Structure
934
3.9%