Chevrolet Express 3500 vs KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Optima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 163 | 406 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2024 | 2011–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16% | 17.2% |
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 Optima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
150
36.9%
Electrical System
69
17.0%
Brakes
35
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.7%
Steering
20
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.7%