Mercedes Benz S550 vs Chevrolet K1500
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 S550 | Chevrolet K1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 184 | 452 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2017 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Other & Unspecified | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.4% | 10.4% |
Mercedes Benz S550 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
24
13.0%
Steering
18
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
8.7%
Body & Structure
15
8.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
7.1%
Seat Belts
12
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.0%
Electrical System
11
6.0%
Chevrolet K1500 by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
127
28.1%
Brakes
73
16.2%
Seats
64
14.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
5.8%
Tires
26
5.8%
Engine & Cooling
21
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.3%
Electrical System
14
3.1%