FaultScore

BMW 650I vs Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370

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 650I Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370
Complaints on file 151 370
Model years covered 2006–2017 2002–2006
Worst model year 2012 2005
Best model year 2008 2003
Crashes reported 2 18
Fires reported 16 7
Injuries reported 5 17
Deaths reported 1 0
Most complained-about part Engine & Cooling Electrical System
Share of complaints involving harm 15.9% 11.4%

BMW 650I by year

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

What breaks

Engine & Cooling 34 22.5%
Electrical System 13 8.6%
Airbags 13 8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain 12 7.9%
Fuel & Propulsion 11 7.3%
Seats 11 7.3%
Brakes 10 6.6%
Seat Belts 8 5.3%

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 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 122 33.0%
Fuel & Propulsion 109 29.5%
Lights 27 7.3%
Engine & Cooling 22 5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 18 4.9%
Airbags 8 2.2%
Body & Structure 8 2.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 8 2.2%