GMC C1500 vs BMW 325XI
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 C1500 | BMW 325XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 161 | 398 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1996 | 2001–2009 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 21 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 17 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.3% | 13.1% |
GMC C1500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
33
20.5%
Seats
28
17.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
16.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
6.8%
Electrical System
10
6.2%
Seat Belts
9
5.6%
Airbags
8
5.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.7%
BMW 325XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
145
36.4%
Electrical System
41
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
36
9.0%
Lights
35
8.8%
Steering
22
5.5%
Suspension
16
4.0%
Seat Belts
14
3.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
3.3%