FaultScore

GMC Z-71 vs KIA K4

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 Z-71 KIA K4
Complaints on file 41 101
Model years covered 1996–2000 2025–2026
Worst model year
Best model year
Crashes reported 3 25
Fires reported 0 0
Injuries reported 3 16
Deaths reported 0 0
Most complained-about part Brakes Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
Share of complaints involving harm 14.6% 40.6%

GMC Z-71 by year

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

What breaks

Brakes 20 48.8%
Steering 5 12.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain 4 9.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 4 9.8%
Lights 2 4.9%
Engine & Cooling 1 2.4%
Airbags 1 2.4%
Body & Structure 1 2.4%

KIA K4 by year

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

What breaks

Other & Unspecified 14 13.9%
Electrical System 13 12.9%
Engine & Cooling 9 8.9%
Steering 8 7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain 7 6.9%
Airbags 6 5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 5 5.0%