Harley-Davidson Softail vs Chevrolet Express 1500
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 | Harley-Davidson Softail | Chevrolet Express 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 54 | 133 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2013 | 1996–2014 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13% | 26.3% |
Harley-Davidson Softail by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
13
24.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
13.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
11.1%
Electrical System
4
7.4%
Wheels
4
7.4%
Brakes
3
5.6%
Suspension
3
5.6%
Equipment & Accessories
3
5.6%
Chevrolet Express 1500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
18
13.5%
Airbags
15
11.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
11.3%
Body & Structure
12
9.0%
Electrical System
11
8.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.8%
Tires
8
6.0%
Lights
6
4.5%