GMC Vandura vs BMW R1200 GS
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 Vandura | BMW R1200 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 75 | 186 |
| Model years covered | 1987–2000 | 2004–2018 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.7% | 7% |
GMC Vandura by year
What breaks
Brakes
24
32.0%
Tires
6
8.0%
Airbags
5
6.7%
Steering
5
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
4
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.3%
Electrical System
3
4.0%
BMW R1200 GS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
64
34.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
16.1%
Brakes
23
12.4%
Suspension
15
8.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
7.5%
Electrical System
13
7.0%
Body & Structure
8
4.3%
Steering
7
3.8%