MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN

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1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:57.231Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevy VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19871
19881
19891
19903
19936
19945
19957
19962
199712
199810
199912
20007
200113
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000908

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19991129

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.