Chevrolet W4 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 12, 2001 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet W4, across 3 model years (1997–2000). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1997: 2199721999: 1199912000: 120001

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet W4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No W4 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1997 W4: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 W4: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1999 W4: 1 complaint, 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 W4 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Tires110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110

All Chevrolet W4 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 W410—Visibility
1999 W410—Fuel System, Gasoline
1997 W420—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet W4 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (2), 2000 (1), 1999 (1). 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 W4?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet W4 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.