BMW 318IS vs GMC Envoy 360
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 | BMW 318IS | GMC Envoy 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 37 | 92 |
| Model years covered | 1991–1997 | 2002–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.2% | 14.1% |
BMW 318IS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
48.6%
Electrical System
4
10.8%
Body & Structure
4
10.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
5.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
5.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.7%
Airbags
1
2.7%
Steering
1
2.7%
GMC Envoy 360 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
24
26.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
18
19.6%
Lights
13
14.1%
Airbags
7
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
6
6.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
6.5%
Seats
3
3.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
2.2%