BMW 528XI vs Chevrolet Lumina APV
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 528XI | Chevrolet Lumina APV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 241 | 598 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 1987–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 17.4% |
BMW 528XI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
88
36.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
14.9%
Electrical System
34
14.1%
Lights
20
8.3%
Airbags
18
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.6%
Seat Belts
6
2.5%
Chevrolet Lumina APV by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
81
13.5%
Brakes
77
12.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
73
12.2%
Seat Belts
65
10.9%
Seats
52
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
44
7.4%
Electrical System
34
5.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
30
5.0%