BMW 540I vs Chevrolet Express
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 540I | Chevrolet Express |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 347 | 850 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2025 | 1995–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 26 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 34 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 10% |
BMW 540I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
70
20.2%
Airbags
49
14.1%
Electrical System
42
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
7.5%
Brakes
21
6.1%
Seats
19
5.5%
Seat Belts
18
5.2%
Steering
17
4.9%
Chevrolet Express by year
What breaks
Brakes
144
16.9%
Electrical System
85
10.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
75
8.8%
Engine & Cooling
69
8.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
66
7.8%
Tires
60
7.1%
Body & Structure
59
6.9%
Airbags
41
4.8%