1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
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, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire (Ohio traffic crash report).
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1987 Chevrolet Chevy VAN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.