Chevrolet Express 3500 vs KIA EV9
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 Express 3500 | KIA EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 163 | 404 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2024 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16% | 1.7% |
Chevrolet Express 3500 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
24
14.7%
Brakes
21
12.9%
Tires
18
11.0%
Body & Structure
16
9.8%
Electrical System
15
9.2%
Steering
12
7.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
6.1%
Seat Belts
9
5.5%
KIA EV9 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
118
29.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
61
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
43
10.6%
Suspension
22
5.4%
Steering
20
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
5.0%
Wheels
20
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
3.7%