Chevrolet Pickup Problems by Year
Chevrolet Pickup years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pickup year: 1995, 1997, 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Pickup: 79 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Pickup: 75 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Pickup: 74 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Pickup: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Pickup: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Pickup: 17 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 Pickup problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 101 | 8 | 11 |
| Visibility | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 44 | 9 | 5 |
| Power Train | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Seats | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Pickup model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 | — | Tires | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 | — | Tires | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Pickup years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (79), 1997 (75), 1998 (74) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pickup year. 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 Pickup?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 101 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Pickup have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.