Volvo 854 vs GMC Silverado
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 | Volvo 854 | GMC Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 28 | 70 |
| Model years covered | 1994–1997 | 1999–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 1999 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Volvo 854 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
6
21.4%
Brakes
5
17.9%
Engine & Cooling
4
14.3%
Electrical System
4
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
10.7%
Airbags
3
10.7%
Steering
1
3.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1
3.6%
GMC Silverado by year
What breaks
Brakes
35
50.0%
Engine & Cooling
6
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
8.6%
Airbags
4
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.7%
Tires
3
4.3%
Electrical System
2
2.9%
Steering
2
2.9%