Mercedes Benz S550 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 S550 | Chevrolet C2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 108 | 269 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2008 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | — | 1996 |
| Best model year | — | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 7.1% |
Mercedes Benz S550 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
13.9%
Electrical System
15
13.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
13.0%
Suspension
14
13.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
9.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
7
6.5%
Airbags
4
3.7%
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%