1984 Chevrolet Silverado
Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1984: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1,660 |
| 2000 | 1,305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Driving on highway and tread came off of tire. Tire stayed inflated and was able to get back home. When tread came off it caused damage to the rear right area of my truck, including the fender, tailpipe, and supporting structure under the fender.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-05
Fuel system, diesel
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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The vehicles unsafe fuel tank was part of a class action law suit. The consumer filled out all relevant paperwork but was never received a settlement.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-26
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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Coolant temperature guage failures.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1984 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, diesel: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Chevrolet Silverado 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 1984 Chevrolet Silverado?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Silverado 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.