GMC C1500 vs Land Rover Defender
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 | Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 161 | 400 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1996 | 1990–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.3% | 4.5% |
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%
Land Rover Defender by year
What breaks
Electrical System
97
24.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
59
14.8%
Lights
53
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
41
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.8%
Steering
26
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
5.0%