Mercedes Benz GLS 450 vs Chevrolet C2500
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 GLS 450 | Chevrolet C2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 109 | 269 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2020 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1996 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.2% | 7.1% |
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
22
20.2%
Engine & Cooling
16
14.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
10
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
7.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
6.4%
Brakes
6
5.5%
Body & Structure
6
5.5%
Chevrolet C2500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
57
21.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
56
20.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
12.6%
Engine & Cooling
21
7.8%
Tires
19
7.1%
Seats
18
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
6.3%
Electrical System
13
4.8%