GMC 1500 vs Chevrolet C Series(Light)
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 | GMC 1500 | Chevrolet C Series(Light) |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 73 | 179 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1996 | 1981–1997 |
| Worst model year | — | 1994 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.7% | 16.8% |
GMC 1500 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
21
28.8%
Brakes
11
15.1%
Electrical System
7
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
6.8%
Steering
4
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.5%
Seats
4
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
3
4.1%
Chevrolet C Series(Light) by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
20.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
17.3%
Seats
14
7.8%
Engine & Cooling
12
6.7%
Seat Belts
12
6.7%
Suspension
11
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
5.0%
Electrical System
8
4.5%