Mercedes Benz GLK350 vs Chevrolet Avalanche
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 GLK350 | Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,046 | 2,473 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2015 | 2000–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 20 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 79 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Mercedes Benz GLK350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
624
59.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
89
8.5%
Brakes
37
3.5%
Electrical System
36
3.4%
Steering
34
3.3%
Other & Unspecified
32
3.1%
Body & Structure
27
2.6%
Suspension
25
2.4%
Chevrolet Avalanche by year
What breaks
Airbags
593
24.0%
Brakes
373
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
312
12.6%
Body & Structure
275
11.1%
Electrical System
209
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
136
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
108
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
65
2.6%