Chevrolet C Series(Light) vs Buick Riviera
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 C Series(Light) | Buick Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 179 | 439 |
| Model years covered | 1981–1997 | 1969–1999 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.8% | 17.3% |
Chevrolet C Series(Light) by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
20.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
17.3%
Seats
14
7.8%
Engine & Cooling
12
6.7%
Seat Belts
12
6.7%
Suspension
11
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
5.0%
Electrical System
8
4.5%
Buick Riviera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
66
15.0%
Brakes
60
13.7%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Steering
42
9.6%
Seat Belts
38
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
5.9%
Airbags
22
5.0%