Chevrolet Pickup — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Best bets: 2000, 1999, 1998, 1994, 1996
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Not enough data | 10 | Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2002 | Not enough data | 17 | Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2001 | Not enough data | 17 | Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2000 | Recommended | 32 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1999 | Recommended | 39 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1998 | Recommended | 50 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1997 | Caution | 75 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1996 | Recommended | 60 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1995 | Caution | 79 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | Recommended | 58 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1992 | Not enough data | 8 | Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1991 | Not enough data | 16 | Only 16 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. |