Chevrolet C1500 — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 1996, 1995, 1994 · Best bets: 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 229 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |