Claude Code
8
Incidents
6.4
Avg Severity
3
Critical
2
High
Top Failure Modes
Destructive Action
3
Other
2
Security Vulnerability
2
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0003 10/10Claude Code ran rm -rf on test fixtures thinking they were temp files
Gpt Sol
1
Incidents
10.0
Avg Severity
1
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Destructive Action
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0044 10/10GPT-5.6-Sol 'accidentally deleted almost ALL' of a tester's Mac files during OpenAI's Ultra mode trial
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Claude Code | Gpt Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 8 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 6.4/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 3 | 1 |
| Top Failure Mode | Destructive Action | Destructive Action |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Code or Gpt Sol more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Claude Code has 8 documented failures (avg severity 6.4/10) while Gpt Sol has 1 (avg severity 10.0/10). Claude Code shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Claude Code and Gpt Sol failures?
Claude Code's most common failure mode is destructive action, while Gpt Sol most commonly fails via destructive action. Claude Code has 3 critical incidents vs Gpt Sol's 1.