Chevrolet C3500 vs Toyota Pickup
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 C3500 | Toyota Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 206 | 514 |
| Model years covered | 1989–1996 | 1980–2002 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.9% | 13.8% |
Chevrolet C3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
45
21.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
12.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25
12.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
10.7%
Electrical System
18
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.3%
Body & Structure
14
6.8%
Tires
13
6.3%
Toyota Pickup by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
83
16.1%
Body & Structure
81
15.8%
Seat Belts
51
9.9%
Tires
47
9.1%
Brakes
44
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
6.8%
Steering
34
6.6%
Suspension
29
5.6%