Chevrolet problems
Owners have filed 251,375 complaints about Chevrolet vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 283 models.
251,375
Complaints
283
Models
15,723
Crashes reported
4,743
Fires reported
Every Chevrolet model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | 1964–2025 | 29,413 | 2010 | Steering |
| Silverado 1500 | 1994–2026 | 23,432 | 2019 | Brakes |
| Impala | 1963–2020 | 15,232 | 2000 | Electrical System |
| Tahoe | 1988–2026 | 12,903 | 2002 | Brakes |
| Equinox | 2005–2026 | 12,688 | 2005 | Engine & Cooling |
| Blazer | 1973–2026 | 11,236 | 1996 | Brakes |
| Silverado | 1980–2017 | 10,928 | 2001 | Brakes |
| Suburban | 1977–2024 | 10,571 | 1993 | Brakes |
| Cobalt | 1996–2017 | 10,115 | 2006 | Steering |
| Trailblazer | 1999–2026 | 9,343 | 2002 | Electrical System |
| Traverse | 2009–2026 | 7,917 | 2011 | Engine & Cooling |
| S10 | 1981–2018 | 7,335 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Cavalier | 1982–2005 | 6,452 | 1997 | Electrical System |
| Corvette | 1960–2025 | 6,324 | 2000 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Cruze | 2010–2019 | 5,775 | 2014 | Engine & Cooling |
| Silverado 2500 | 1994–2026 | 4,995 | 2005 | Brakes |
| Colorado | 2004–2026 | 4,906 | 2005 | Steering |
| HHR | 2006–2011 | 4,753 | 2006 | Steering |
| Camaro | 1968–2024 | 4,341 | 2010 | Electrical System |
| Lumina | 1987–2008 | 4,007 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Astro | 1984–2005 | 3,757 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Venture | 1988–2005 | 3,069 | 1999 | Engine & Cooling |
| Monte Carlo | 1974–2010 | 2,964 | 2001 | Electrical System |
| Volt | 2011–2019 | 2,964 | 2017 | Electrical System |
| Avalanche | 2000–2013 | 2,473 | 2002 | Airbags |
| Aveo | 2004–2012 | 1,930 | 2007 | Engine & Cooling |
| Suburban 1500 | 1994–2026 | 1,753 | 2007 | Brakes |
| Silverado 3500 | 1994–2026 | 1,453 | 2000 | Brakes |
| Trax | 2015–2026 | 1,446 | 2024 | Engine & Cooling |
| Sonic | 2011–2020 | 1,423 | 2013 | Engine & Cooling |
| Malibu Maxx | 2004–2007 | 1,389 | 2004 | Steering |
| Bolt EV | 2017–2027 | 1,361 | 2017 | Electrical System |
| Corsica | 1987–1997 | 1,163 | 1994 | Brakes |
| Avalanche 1500 | 2002–2013 | 1,115 | 2002 | Electrical System |
| Trailblazer EXT | 2002–2006 | 1,070 | 2003 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| C1500 | 1988–1996 | 969 | 1996 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Uplander | 2005–2009 | 923 | 2005 | Electrical System |
| Caprice | 1977–2014 | 912 | 1994 | Brakes |
| Express | 1995–2024 | 856 | 2003 | Brakes |
| Beretta | 1984–2002 | 783 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Spark | 2013–2022 | 759 | 2013 | Engine & Cooling |
| Chevrolet Truck | 1962–2003 | 642 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Lumina APV | 1987–1999 | 598 | 1995 | Body & Structure |
| Tracker | 1989–2004 | 587 | 2000 | Suspension |
| Pickup | 1972–2003 | 585 | 1997 | Brakes |
| Captiva | 2011–2015 | 465 | 2014 | Electrical System |
| K1500 | 1988–1996 | 452 | 1995 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| C/K Pickups | 1990–2002 | 432 | 1998 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Malibu Classic | 1997–2008 | 406 | 2004 | Electrical System |
| Equinox EV | 2024–2026 | 381 | 2025 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Trailblazer EXT 370 | 2002–2006 | 370 | 2005 | Electrical System |
| G20 | 1971–1999 | 355 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Cobalt SS | 2008–2010 | 353 | 2009 | Brakes |
| 1500 | 1988–1996 | 278 | 1995 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| VAN | 1983–2002 | 276 | 1995 | Brakes |
| C15 | 1984–1996 | 270 | 1995 | Brakes |
| C2500 | 1988–1996 | 269 | 1996 | Brakes |
| Celebrity | 1982–1992 | 267 | — | Steering |
| Silverado 1500 HD | 2001–2005 | 223 | 2003 | Brakes |
| Bolt EUV | 2022–2023 | 213 | — | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Trailblazer 360 | 2002–2009 | 208 | 2007 | Electrical System |
| C3500 | 1989–1996 | 206 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Suburban 2500 | 1994–2011 | 200 | 2001 | Brakes |
| Prizm | 1990–2002 | 195 | 2001 | Engine & Cooling |
| Chevrolet | 1985–2003 | 189 | 2002 | Brakes |
| C10 | 1961–2000 | 188 | 1995 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| C Series(Light) | 1981–1997 | 179 | 1994 | Brakes |
| Corvette Z06 | 2005–2008 | 175 | 2008 | Engine & Cooling |
| Malibu ECO | 2013–2014 | 173 | — | Electrical System |
| Blazer EV | 2024–2025 | 167 | — | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Express 3500 | 1997–2024 | 163 | 2005 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Captiva Sport | 2012–2014 | 157 | — | Electrical System |
| K15 | 1982–1996 | 155 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Malibu Hybrid | 2008–2019 | 150 | 2016 | Electrical System |
| Tahoe Hybrid | 2008–2012 | 139 | 2009 | Electrical System |
| Express 1500 | 1996–2014 | 133 | 2004 | Brakes |
| Cheverolet SS | 2014–2017 | 123 | 2014 | Steering |
| K2500 | 1989–1996 | 122 | — | Brakes |
| Z71 | 1993–2002 | 120 | 1998 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| C Series | 1968–2008 | 119 | 1996 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Classic | 2004–2005 | 118 | — | Electrical System |
| G Series | 1984–2000 | 116 | 1993 | Brakes |
| Chevy VAN | 1984–2003 | 116 | 1999 | Brakes |
| Redundant Silverado 2500 | 2001–2001 | 116 | — | Brakes |
| Express 2500 | 1998–2023 | 104 | 2010 | Brakes |
| Motor Home | 1985–2002 | 103 | 1999 | Brakes |
| Avalanche 2500 | 2002–2007 | 102 | 2002 | Brakes |
| C20 | 1970–1997 | 100 | 1995 | Brakes |
| SSR | 2003–2006 | 96 | 2004 | Electrical System |
| G30 | 1982–2002 | 93 | — | Brakes |
| K10 | 1975–1999 | 90 | — | Brakes |
| Silverado EV | 2024–2026 | 82 | — | Electrical System |
| C35 | 1988–1996 | 67 | 1993 | Brakes |
| K25 | 1988–1996 | 64 | — | Brakes |
| K3500 | 1988–1996 | 62 | — | Brakes |
| Yukon | 1998–2003 | 59 | 2000 | Brakes |
| C30 | 1975–1998 | 55 | — | Brakes |
| C/K Series | 1993–2003 | 55 | — | Brakes |
| Conventional | 1993–2003 | 53 | — | Brakes |
| P30 | 1985–1999 | 52 | — | Brakes |
| C25 | 1988–1996 | 51 | — | Brakes |
| Sierra | 1999–2003 | 46 | — | Brakes |
| G10 | 1985–1998 | 45 | — | Brakes |
| Explorer | 1995–2002 | 44 | — | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| S Pickup | 1994–2002 | 41 | — | Body & Structure |
| Nova | 1984–1990 | 40 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| S/T Blazer | 1994–2005 | 40 | — | Lights |
| Kodiak | 1993–2007 | 38 | — | Brakes |
| S10 Pickup | 1986–1996 | 38 | — | Tires |
| Silverado Classic | 2004–2007 | 38 | — | Brakes |
| G25 | 1988–1997 | 35 | — | Brakes |
| Sonoma | 1991–2003 | 35 | — | Brakes |
| G VAN | 1992–2002 | 34 | — | Electrical System |
| K20 | 1974–1998 | 33 | — | Brakes |
| Pick UP | 1982–1998 | 33 | — | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| S Series | 1988–2002 | 33 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Pickup Truck | 1993–1993 | 32 | — | Tires |
| C5500 | 2003–2008 | 29 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Spark EV | 2014–2016 | 29 | — | Brakes |
| Citation | 1980–1988 | 28 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Envoy | 1998–2002 | 28 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| W3500 | 1998–2007 | 28 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Impala (Gmx 211) | 2006–2006 | 27 | — | Electrical System |
| Jimmy | 1995–2001 | 26 | — | Suspension |
| Silverado 2500 HD | 1998–1999 | 26 | — | Brakes |
| C/K 3500 | 1996–1999 | 25 | — | Brakes |
Chevrolet model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
394 complaints · engine & cooling
2013 Chevrolet Sonic
322 complaints · engine & cooling
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
73 complaints · electrical system
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
522 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1998 Chevrolet Z71
52 complaints · brakes
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1,573 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2001 Chevrolet Silverado
1,048 complaints · brakes
2013 Chevrolet Spark
224 complaints · engine & cooling
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
258 complaints · steering
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
562 complaints · brakes
2014 Chevrolet Camaro
287 complaints · electrical system
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
262 complaints · airbags
2000 Chevrolet Tracker
160 complaints · suspension
1995 Chevrolet 1500
151 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
2003 Chevrolet Express
75 complaints · brakes