Audi A4 Avant vs Chevrolet C3500
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 | Audi A4 Avant | Chevrolet C3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 83 | 206 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2012 | 1989–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | 1995 |
| Best model year | — | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 3.9% |
Audi A4 Avant by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
35
42.2%
Other & Unspecified
10
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
7.2%
Steering
6
7.2%
Electrical System
5
6.0%
Airbags
4
4.8%
Lights
2
2.4%
Chevrolet C3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
45
21.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
12.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
10.7%
Electrical System
18
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.3%
Body & Structure
14
6.8%
Tires
13
6.3%