What breaks most · 1990 to 2003 model years
Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems by year
Owners have filed 420 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck across model years 1990 to 2003. Three years stand out: 1995 for visibility complaints, 1996 for powertrain and transmission complaints and 1997 for steering complaints. The quietest years are 1990, 1991 and 1992.
- Years to check closely: 1995, 1996, 1997
- Fewest complaints: 1990, 1991, 1992
- Complaints on file
- 4201990 to 2003, all trims
- Worst year
- 199553 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 233 fires · 21 injuries · 3 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 65kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 6Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | Body and structure (3) | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | Tires (4) | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | Seats (3) | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | Seats (3) | |
| 35 | 1 | 1 | Visibility (11) | |
| 53 | 3 | 1 | Visibility (15) | |
| 49 | 4 | 1 | Powertrain and transmission (11) | |
| 48 | 4 | 1 | Steering (13) | |
| 33 | 3 | 1 | Brakes (hydraulic) (8) | |
| 35 | 1 | 1 | Brakes (hydraulic) (10) | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | Brakes (hydraulic) (7) | |
| 21 | 2 | 0 | Brakes (hydraulic) (6) | |
| 37 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (9) | |
| 40 | 0 | 0 | Electrical system (16) |
What fails on the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 28% |
15 | 0 | Shop all visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 23% |
12 | 1 | Shop all brakes (hydraulic) parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Seats | 15% |
8 | 0 | — |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 13% |
7 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Seat belts | 9% |
5 | 1 | Check recalls for seat belts on NHTSA.gov |
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 8% |
4 | 0 | Shop all body and structure parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Air bags | 8% |
4 | 2 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 6% |
3 | 0 | Shop all speed control and throttle parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However, this vehicle was not included. Please provide additional information.*ak
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Engine light comes on and runs rough at idle. Also shifts hard. Has been looked at 3 times. Twice by dealer while under warrenty once by a different dealer just out of warrenty. Third time was told needed a new transmission.
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When making a long sweeping turn to the right, steering wheel sometimes turns unexpectedly, making my truck advance to the right. Dealer was contacted and would not fix due to mileage. I think this is a major safety issue. I have also heard of other people having this same problem. *ak
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1995, 1996, 1997 carry the most filings on the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The 1995 alone has 53 complaints, led by visibility.
What is the most common Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problem?
On the 1995 model year, the most-reported component is visibility with 15 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck complaints that include mileage is about 65,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.