Ford F-550 SD vs Chevrolet Trax
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 F-550 SD | Chevrolet Trax |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 613 | 1,459 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1999 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 111 |
| Fires reported | 45 | 41 |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 66 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.5% | 15% |
Ford F-550 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
185
30.2%
Engine & Cooling
107
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
64
10.4%
Tires
63
10.3%
Electrical System
36
5.9%
Brakes
31
5.1%
Wheels
26
4.2%
Suspension
20
3.3%
Chevrolet Trax by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
287
19.7%
Electrical System
245
16.8%
Other & Unspecified
154
10.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
6.7%
Suspension
89
6.1%
Brakes
87
6.0%
Steering
83
5.7%
Airbags
67
4.6%