Mercedes Benz CLS 450 vs Chevrolet Silverado EV
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 CLS 450 | Chevrolet Silverado EV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 33 | 82 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Wheels | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 8.5% |
Mercedes Benz CLS 450 by year
What breaks
Wheels
11
33.3%
Electrical System
8
24.2%
Engine & Cooling
3
9.1%
Steering
3
9.1%
Suspension
2
6.1%
Tires
2
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
3.0%
Airbags
1
3.0%
Chevrolet Silverado EV by year
What breaks
Electrical System
18
22.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
14.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
14.6%
Body & Structure
7
8.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
7.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
4.9%
Lights
4
4.9%