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    GM Makes Worst Cars on the Road

    Worst-Made Cars on the Road

    by Hannah Elliott
    Friday, April 9, 2010


    If you want to drive something dependable and long-lasting, steer clear of these vehicles.

    With a 22% improvement in sales last month, and despite the six-month, $4.3 billion loss it announced Wednesday, General Motors is likely to have its strongest spring and summer in years. Plus, the automaker had critically acclaimed new products at the recent New York Auto Show and the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt is due out this fall.

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    Year-over-year sales of GM's Cadillac division alone are up almost 76%; sales in the Buick, Chevrolet and GMC divisions were each up more than 40% for March. The industry as a whole was up 24.3%.

    Unfortunately just because GM's cars are selling well now doesn't mean they're the best bet for durability or value -- yet. It'll take awhile before GM's new direction shows up in tangible new products at the dealership.

    Four of the seven vehicles on our list of the worst-made cars on the road come from GM brands. And all of the cars on the list -- including Chrysler's Dodge Nitro and Jeep Wrangler -- are made by Detroit's Big Three. Only one car on the list is made by Ford Motor (NYSE: F).

    Cadillac Escalade

    Segment: Luxury SUV
    CR Predicted Reliability Score: Fair
    CR Value Score: Rated among the worst in value
    CR Safety Score: Rated among the worst in safety.
    CR Overall Score: 61 out of 100
    J.D. Power Dependability Score: 2 out of 5 Power Circles
    MSRP: $62,495



    Chevrolet Aveo

    Segment: Compact Car
    CR Predicted Reliability Score: Poor
    CR Value Score: Not rated among the worst in overall value
    CR Safety Score: Not rated among the worst in overall safety.
    CR Overall Score: 36 out of 100
    J.D. Power Dependability Score: 2 out of 5 Power Circles
    MSRP: $11,965



    Chevrolet Colorado

    Segment: Pickup Truck
    CR Predicted Reliability Score: Poor
    CR Value Score: Not rated among the worst in value
    CR Safety Score: Rated among the worst in overall safety.
    CR Overall Score: 41 out of 100
    J.D. Power Dependability Score: 2 out of 5 Power Circles
    MSRP: $16,985



    Dodge Nitro

    Segment: SUV
    CR Predicted Reliability Score: Poor
    CR Value Score: Rated among the worst in overall value
    CR Safety Score: Not rated among the worst in safety.
    CR Overall Score: 33 out of 100
    J.D. Power Dependability Score: 2 out of 5 Power Circles
    MSRP: $22,335



    Ford F-250

    Segment: Pickup Truck
    CR Predicted Reliability Score: Poor
    CR Value Score: Rated among the worst in overall value
    CR Safety Score: Rated among the worst in overall safety.
    CR Overall Score: 37 out of 100
    J.D. Power Dependability Score: 3 out of 5 Power Circles
    MSRP: $28,020
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    Re: GM Makes Worst Cars on the Road

    I was surprised to read the F-250 was on the list... that truck has been a staple American workhorse for decades...

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    Re: GM Makes Worst Cars on the Road

    Despite Toyota's problems, most of their cars and trucks will probably still get high ratings for their reliability. Honda's cars and trucks will also continue to fare well too. GM still has a way to go with the consumer and then there is that "1980's poor quality" perspective that GM (and Chrysler and Ford) will have to also overcome. They cannot rely on 0% financing and cash rebates forever.

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