Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD vs BMW M3
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 Silverado 1500 HD | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 223 | 552 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 1988–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD by year
What breaks
Brakes
93
41.7%
Electrical System
43
19.3%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.6%
Steering
16
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.4%
Body & Structure
5
2.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
1.3%
BMW M3 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
120
21.7%
Airbags
101
18.3%
Engine & Cooling
94
17.0%
Electrical System
37
6.7%
Body & Structure
27
4.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
24
4.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
23
4.2%
Suspension
21
3.8%