Chevrolet Sierra vs BMW R 1200 GS
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 Sierra | BMW R 1200 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 46 | 114 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2003 | 2005–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.3% | 20.2% |
Chevrolet Sierra by year
What breaks
Brakes
16
34.8%
Steering
5
10.9%
Suspension
4
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
3
6.5%
Electrical System
3
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.3%
Lights
2
4.3%
BMW R 1200 GS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
45.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
15.8%
Engine & Cooling
7
6.1%
Brakes
7
6.1%
Suspension
7
6.1%
Wheels
6
5.3%
Electrical System
4
3.5%
Body & Structure
4
3.5%