GMC C Series vs Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz
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 C Series | Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 45 | 112 |
| Model years covered | 1988–2009 | 1977–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.4% | 15.2% |
GMC C Series by year
What breaks
Brakes
9
20.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
15.6%
Steering
5
11.1%
Electrical System
4
8.9%
Airbags
4
8.9%
Tires
4
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.4%
Body & Structure
2
4.4%
Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
14
12.5%
Equipment & Accessories
11
9.8%
Electrical System
10
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
8.0%
Brakes
9
8.0%
Lights
7
6.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
6.3%
Tires
7
6.3%