Mechanics Warn These Are the 2 Worst Car Brands: “Six Months Later, It’s Back in the Shop”
Between the two companies, close to 1 million vehicles have been recalled this year
You don’t need us to tell you that purchasing a car is a huge investment. But during the car-buying process, it’s easy to get caught up in all the bells and whistles, such as high-tech navigation, premium leather seating, and advanced sound systems. Therefore, it’s important to research car brands ahead of time. In TikTok video, mechanics from Darrt Automotive, a vehicle repair shop in Indiana, share what they believe to be the current two worst car brands. Keep reading for their warnings.
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General Motors
One thing is for certain: Mechanics aren’t happy with the new General Motors vehicles.
“GM’s been having a lot of problems with their new engines,” said one technician.
Another added, “A lot of GM stuff has been kind of exploding, like a lot of the 6.2 V8s are having bearing problems and piston problems. Then the 3.6 [V8 engines] in general, it’s just not good and they put that in a lot of stuff.”
He’s not wrong. In April 2025, General Motors recalled nearly 600,000 SUVs and pickup trucks with 6.2L V8 engines due to an increased risk of vehicle crashes from engine failure.
Affected models include:
- Certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Suburban
- Tahoe
- GMC Sierra 1500
- Yukon
- Yukon XL
“The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure,” reads a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Just last month, General Motors recalled an additional 62,468 cars over electrical shortages and fire risk warnings.
“An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of fire while driving or parked,” according to the NHTSA June 2025 recall notice. “The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.”
The recall applies to some 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. As first reported by Newsweek, here is the full breakdown:
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 10,097 vehicles
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 7,339 vehicles
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,948 vehicles
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,632 vehicles
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 6,424 vehicles
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD: 5,439 vehicles
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 5,102 vehicles
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 3,635 vehicles
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,248 vehicles
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,191 vehicles
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 2,135 vehicles
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD: 1,804 vehicles
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 514 vehicles
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 483 vehicles
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 415 vehicles
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 389 vehicles
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 360 vehicles
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD: 313 vehicles
The severity of the fire risk has NHTSA advising car owners to “park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.”
Per the notice, dealerships are responsible for replacing the “brake pressure switch wire harness” at no charge to the owner.
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Chrysler
Another car brand that’s making negative waves is Chrysler.
“Chrysler’s been bought out so much recently. I don’t think they know what they’re making anymore,” said a mechanic in the video.
When asked to name the worst new car brand of 2025, one dealership employee quipped, “Anything Chrysler.”
“Too many electrical issues with them. Recalls, well not even recalls, just new cars. Buy it [and] six months later it’s back in the shop for something,” he said.
In June, Chrysler recalled 250,600 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles (model years 2022-2025) due to faulty side curtain airbags.
“While the airbags will still deploy, the pressure may not reach the intended level, potentially compromising occupant protection in certain types of collisions,” Chrysler said in a statement to FOX Business.
