FaultScore

GMC K1500 vs Mercedes Benz Metris

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 K1500 Mercedes Benz Metris
Complaints on file 106 263
Model years covered 1985–1996 2015–2023
Worst model year 1995 2016
Best model year 1996 2019
Crashes reported 9 4
Fires reported 6 2
Injuries reported 2 4
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Brakes Fuel & Propulsion
Share of complaints involving harm 16% 3.8%

GMC K1500 by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Brakes 30 28.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 20 18.9%
Seats 14 13.2%
Electrical System 7 6.6%
Suspension 6 5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain 5 4.7%
Seat Belts 4 3.8%
Airbags 3 2.8%

Mercedes Benz Metris by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks

Tires 45 17.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 23 8.7%
Engine & Cooling 22 8.4%
Wheels 21 8.0%
Steering 20 7.6%
Electrical System 17 6.5%