Ford C-Max vs Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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 | Ford C-Max | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 458 | 1,115 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2018 | 2002–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 12 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 40 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.7% | 10.1% |
Ford C-Max by year
What breaks
Electrical System
86
18.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
15.3%
Steering
64
14.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
13.5%
Engine & Cooling
27
5.9%
Body & Structure
18
3.9%
Airbags
16
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
3.5%
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
228
20.4%
Brakes
220
19.7%
Airbags
147
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
93
8.3%
Body & Structure
72
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
5.7%
Steering
44
3.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
41
3.7%