Chevrolet Z71 vs BMW Z3
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 Z71 | BMW Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 299 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2002 | 1996–2003 |
| Worst model year | 1998 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.7% | 20.4% |
Chevrolet Z71 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
29
24.2%
Brakes
24
20.0%
Steering
12
10.0%
Airbags
9
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.7%
Tires
8
6.7%
Seats
8
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
5.0%
BMW Z3 by year
What breaks
Airbags
59
19.7%
Seat Belts
35
11.7%
Seats
34
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
9.0%
Body & Structure
25
8.4%
Electrical System
18
6.0%
Suspension
18
6.0%
Engine & Cooling
17
5.7%