Chevrolet Express vs Volkswagen Golf
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 | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 850 | 2,013 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2024 | 1985–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 77 |
| Fires reported | 34 | 44 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 74 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10% | 9.7% |
Chevrolet Express by year
What breaks
Brakes
144
16.9%
Electrical System
85
10.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
75
8.8%
Engine & Cooling
69
8.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
66
7.8%
Tires
60
7.1%
Body & Structure
59
6.9%
Airbags
41
4.8%
Volkswagen Golf by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
313
15.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
309
15.4%
Electrical System
212
10.5%
Airbags
195
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
159
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
111
5.5%
Brakes
100
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
97
4.8%