Mercedes Benz E 350 vs GMC C1500
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 E 350 | GMC C1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 65 | 161 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1985–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.8% | 19.3% |
Mercedes Benz E 350 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
18.5%
Other & Unspecified
11
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
8
12.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
12.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
9.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
4.6%
GMC C1500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
33
20.5%
Seats
28
17.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
16.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
6.8%
Electrical System
10
6.2%
Seat Belts
9
5.6%
Airbags
8
5.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.7%