Chevrolet Classic vs BMW X5 SAV
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 Classic | BMW X5 SAV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 118 | 293 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2005 | 2003–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 17 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33.9% | 10.9% |
Chevrolet Classic by year
What breaks
Electrical System
54
45.8%
Steering
16
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
7
5.9%
Airbags
6
5.1%
Brakes
5
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
3.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
3.4%
Equipment & Accessories
4
3.4%
BMW X5 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
57
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
48
16.4%
Brakes
32
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
31
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
9.6%
Electrical System
28
9.6%
Seats
13
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
3.4%