Freightliner Century vs Chevrolet Chevrolet
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 | Freightliner Century | Chevrolet Chevrolet |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 76 | 189 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2008 | 1985–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 1996 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.5% | 17.5% |
Freightliner Century by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
15
19.7%
Suspension
13
17.1%
Tires
7
9.2%
Steering
6
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.3%
Body & Structure
4
5.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.3%
Chevrolet Chevrolet by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
19.6%
Electrical System
25
13.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
8.5%
Tires
15
7.9%
Engine & Cooling
13
6.9%
Steering
13
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
6.9%
Suspension
10
5.3%