MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet C1500 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid3 years

Caution1 year

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 64 complaints, Caution 1994: 152 complaints, Avoid 1994 1995: 209 complaints, Avoid 1996: 229 complaints, Avoid 1996 1996 · 229
1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 64 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 152 complaints, Avoid 1994 1995: 209 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 229 complaints, Avoid 1996 1996 · 229
1988: 32 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 64 complaints, Caution 1993 1994: 152 complaints, Avoid 1994 1995: 209 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 229 complaints, Avoid 1996 1996 · 229
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Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
1996 ■ Avoid 229 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 209 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ■ Avoid 152 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1993 ◆ Caution 64 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

3

recalls on file across every Chevrolet C1500 model year.

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