GMC C1500 vs Freightliner Cascadia
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 | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 161 | 400 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1996 | 2005–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 39 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.3% | 28.5% |
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%
Freightliner Cascadia by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
73
18.3%
Electrical System
54
13.5%
Steering
46
11.5%
Brakes
46
11.5%
Engine & Cooling
28
7.0%
Other & Unspecified
22
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
5.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.8%