Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems by Year
NHTSA has 335 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, across 9 model years (1995–2003). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (53). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Chevrolet Truck model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Chevrolet Truck: 53 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Chevrolet Truck: 49 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Chevrolet Truck: 48 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Chevrolet Truck: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Chevrolet Truck: 21 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Chevrolet Truck: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 79 | 9 | 8 |
| Power Train | 38 | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Seats | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| Suspension | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 40 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 37 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Chevrolet Truck | 21 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Chevrolet Truck | 19 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 35 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Chevrolet Truck | 33 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Chevrolet Truck | 48 | 0 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Chevrolet Truck | 49 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 53 | 0 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (53), 1996 (49), 1997 (48). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 79 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.