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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Chevrolet-wide stats: Chevrolet reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Chevrolet F-150 might be solid while the ChevroletFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Chevrolet Models (51)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Chevrolet Lumina
(1987–2008) high severity4,006 complaintsCrash rate: 7.1%Severity: 79145
2
Chevrolet Venture
(1988–2005) high severity3,069 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 42994
3
Chevrolet Cavalier
(1982–2005) high severity6,452 complaintsCrash rate: 8.6%Severity: 34861
4
Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
(2002–2006) high severity1,070 complaintsCrash rate: 2.1%Severity: 27949
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Chevrolet Suburban 1500
(1994–2026) high severity1,740 complaintsCrash rate: 2.9%Severity: 26034
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Chevrolet G20
(1982–1999) high severity352 complaintsCrash rate: 12.5%Severity: 21808
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Chevrolet Astro
(1984–2005) high severity3,757 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 17973
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Chevrolet Cobalt
(1996–2017) high severity10,108 complaintsCrash rate: 8.7%Severity: 11498
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Chevrolet Classic
(2004–2005) high severity118 complaintsCrash rate: 14.4%Severity: 10977
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Chevrolet Tracker
(1989–2004) high severity587 complaintsCrash rate: 16.0%Severity: 8276
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo
(1981–2010) high severity2,960 complaintsCrash rate: 6.8%Severity: 7349
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Chevrolet Prizm
(1990–2002) high severity195 complaintsCrash rate: 18.5%Severity: 7154
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Chevrolet Caprice
(1983–2014) high severity904 complaintsCrash rate: 11.1%Severity: 6509
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Chevrolet Aveo
(2004–2012) high severity1,930 complaintsCrash rate: 9.5%Severity: 5580
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Chevrolet Express 3500
(1997–2024) high severity163 complaintsCrash rate: 5.5%Severity: 5317
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Chevrolet Hhr
(2006–2011) high severity4,749 complaintsCrash rate: 5.6%Severity: 4258
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Chevrolet Uplander
(2005–2009) high severity923 complaintsCrash rate: 4.1%Severity: 4207
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Chevrolet Bolt Ev
(2017–2023) high severity1,285 complaintsCrash rate: 4.2%Severity: 3065
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Chevrolet Silverado 2500
(1994–2026) high severity4,918 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 3038
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500
(1994–2025) high severity1,409 complaintsCrash rate: 5.3%Severity: 2793
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Chevrolet Express 2500
(1998–2023) high severity104 complaintsCrash rate: 13.5%Severity: 2600
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Chevrolet Bolt Euv
(2022–2023) high severity187 complaintsCrash rate: 10.2%Severity: 2437
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Chevrolet Captiva Sport
(2012–2014) high severity155 complaintsCrash rate: 3.9%Severity: 1292
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Chevrolet Impala
(1981–2020) high severity15,190 complaintsCrash rate: 6.1%Severity: 1045
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Chevrolet Avalanche
(2000–2013) high severity2,472 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 856
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Chevrolet Volt
(2011–2019) high severity2,916 complaintsCrash rate: 2.8%Severity: 501
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Chevrolet Trailblazer
(1999–2026) high severity9,246 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 444
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Chevrolet Blazer
(1981–2026) high severity11,068 complaintsCrash rate: 9.9%Severity: 430
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Chevrolet Captiva
(2011–2015) high severity465 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 430
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Chevrolet C4500
(2003–2006) high severity20 complaintsCrash rate: 15.0%Severity: 429
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Chevrolet Malibu
(1981–2025) high severity29,062 complaintsCrash rate: 4.2%Severity: 389
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Chevrolet Suburban
(1981–2024) high severity10,444 complaintsCrash rate: 7.5%Severity: 368
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Chevrolet Cruze
(2010–2019) high severity5,713 complaintsCrash rate: 8.2%Severity: 257
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Chevrolet Sonic
(2011–2020) high severity1,415 complaintsCrash rate: 10.2%Severity: 247
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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd
(1998–1999) high severity26 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 216
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Chevrolet Tahoe
(1988–2026) high severity12,642 complaintsCrash rate: 4.7%Severity: 211
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Chevrolet Silverado
(1982–2017) high severity10,926 complaintsCrash rate: 7.9%Severity: 209
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Chevrolet Camaro
(1981–2024) high severity4,285 complaintsCrash rate: 10.4%Severity: 197
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Chevrolet C/K 3500
(1996–1999)25 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 184
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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Hd
(1997–1998)9 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 164
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Chevrolet Corvette
(1981–2025)6,261 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 141
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Chevrolet Traverse
(2009–2026)7,640 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 109
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Chevrolet Spark
(2013–2022)744 complaintsCrash rate: 9.5%Severity: 107
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Chevrolet Ssr
(2003–2006)96 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 107
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500
(1994–2026)22,599 complaintsCrash rate: 4.7%Severity: 98
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Chevrolet Colorado
(2004–2026)4,747 complaintsCrash rate: 3.9%Severity: 89
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Chevrolet Equinox
(2005–2026)12,278 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 87
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Chevrolet Express
(1995–2024)838 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 56
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Chevrolet Trax
(2015–2026)1,321 complaintsCrash rate: 7.5%Severity: 40
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Chevrolet S-10
(1994–1996)11 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 8
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Chevrolet C/K 1500
(1993–1996)3 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 7
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Most Common Chevrolet Problems
Components most reported across all Chevrolet models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24,043 | 2.4% |
| STEERING | 19,525 | 5.2% |
| ENGINE | 15,927 | 2.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 13,111 | 21.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11,269 | 2.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11,064 | 2.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10,894 | 9.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10,624 | 17.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7,477 | 1.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5,595 | 9.5% |
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