Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 vs BMW 330XI
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 | Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 | BMW 330XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 102 | 248 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2007 | 2001–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.7% | 10.1% |
Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
34
33.3%
Engine & Cooling
32
31.4%
Electrical System
11
10.8%
Airbags
6
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.9%
Body & Structure
3
2.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.0%
Equipment & Accessories
2
2.0%
BMW 330XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
111
44.8%
Electrical System
31
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.7%
Seat Belts
16
6.5%
Lights
12
4.8%
Seats
10
4.0%
Steering
9
3.6%
Tires
9
3.6%