MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — years to avoid

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

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

Caution3 years

Complaint history

1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 37 complaints, Recommended 1995: 53 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 49 complaints, Caution 1997: 48 complaints, Caution 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1999: 35 complaints, Recommended 2000: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 37 complaints, Recommended 2003: 40 complaints, Recommended 1995 · 53
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 37 complaints, Recommended 1995: 53 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 49 complaints, Caution 1997: 48 complaints, Caution 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 35 complaints, Recommended 2000: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 37 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 40 complaints, Recommended 1995 · 53
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 37 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 53 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 49 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 48 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 35 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 37 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 40 complaints, Recommended 2003 1995 · 53
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2003 ● Recommended 40 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 37 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ● Recommended 35 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 33 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 48 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 49 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 53 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 37 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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

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recalls on file across every Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model year.

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