FaultScore

GMC K1500 vs Suzuki Reno

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 Suzuki Reno
Complaints on file 106 261
Model years covered 1985–1996 2005–2008
Worst model year 1995 2006
Best model year 1996 2008
Crashes reported 9 10
Fires reported 6 8
Injuries reported 2 10
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Brakes Transmission & Drivetrain
Share of complaints involving harm 16% 10.7%

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%

Suzuki Reno by year

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

What breaks

Airbags 52 19.9%
Lights 25 9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 20 7.7%
Seat Belts 6 2.3%
Fuel & Propulsion 5 1.9%