I've owned G.M. products and Toyota products over tyhe past 50 years, so I don't have to depend on what "I've heard" Toyota is head and shoulders above anything G.M. puts out. As far as people not bothering to check their dip sticks, that'sa a people problem, not a car problem.
At about 100,000 miles on a Toyota, the seals all start to get brittle and leak.
Mine didn't. Maybe I'm an exception huh?
Buy what you want to buy and so will I. I have extensive experience with both companies and I will stick with Toyota.
I’ve had one Toyota and one Honda. My best luck is with Chevy pickups.