Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Chevrolet C Series(Light)
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 | Yamaha YZF-R1 | Chevrolet C Series(Light) |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 73 | 179 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2020 | 1981–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 16.8% |
Yamaha YZF-R1 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
31.5%
Engine & Cooling
16
21.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
12.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
12.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
8.2%
Tires
4
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
3
4.1%
Brakes
1
1.4%
Chevrolet C Series(Light) by year
What breaks
Brakes
37
20.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
17.3%
Seats
14
7.8%
Engine & Cooling
12
6.7%
Seat Belts
12
6.7%
Suspension
11
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
5.0%
Electrical System
8
4.5%