FaultScore

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

91 92 93 94 95 97
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

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

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

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%