Mercedes Benz 420 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
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 | Mercedes Benz 420 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 91 | 223 |
| Model years covered | 1986–1999 | 2001–2005 |
| Worst model year | 1997 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.6% | 7.6% |
Mercedes Benz 420 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
15
16.5%
Suspension
13
14.3%
Brakes
7
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
6
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.5%
Equipment & Accessories
4
4.4%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD by year
What breaks
Brakes
93
41.7%
Electrical System
43
19.3%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.6%
Steering
16
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.4%
Body & Structure
5
2.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
1.3%