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Chevrolet recalls & common problems by model

How Chevrolet models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.

50models compared

2,725recall campaigns on file

181,473owner complaints on file

Model	Years	On record	Recall campaigns	Owner complaints
silverado	1982–2025	1,072	268	15,579
Tahoe	1994–2026	3,746	168	10,284
Suburban	1985–2025	2,897	168	8,114
camaro	1984–2023	2,890	134	3,329
Malibu	1997–2024	9,004	129	21,150
express	1998–2021	562	129	525
corvette	1981–2024	1,037	119	5,392
silverado 1500	1989–2024	7,815	101	11,261
Cavalier	1984–2005	444	94	5,115
Impala	1995–2020	8,441	87	10,529
blazer	1985–2025	583	86	8,587
Silverado 2500	1999–2020	71	82	1,802
Caprice	1987–2015	49	77	761
Venture	1997–2005	204	68	2,519
monte carlo	1985–2007	420	68	2,074
Traverse	2008–2024	2,572	66	5,272
Astro	1987–2005	74	60	2,477
s10	1991–2003	19	55	0
Equinox	2004–2025	7,360	53	9,084
Lumina	1990–2001	95	53	3,568
silverado 3500	1989–2019	71	48	660
Colorado	2004–2025	1,224	46	3,455
Trailblazer	2001–2025	1,310	45	8,464
Avalanche	2002–2013	1,263	45	2,963
Cruze	2008–2019	13,908	44	3,722
S 10	1989–2004	229	42	2,707
s-10	1985–1998	23	41	2,692
BOLT EV	2016–2023	4,230	38	588
BOLT	2016–2023	1,696	38	347
cobalt	2003–2023	2,275	35	7,966
hhr	2006–2011	1,276	28	3,574
TRAX	2013–2025	1,473	24	961
Sonic	2011–2020	2,384	23	953
Spark	2005–2022	1,371	19	527
Malibu Maxx	2004–2007	174	13	2,407
volt	2006–2019	4,598	12	1,866
Uplander	2005–2009	367	11	584
express cutaway	2007–2016	10	11	4
avalanche 1500	2002–2012	16	11	0
trailblazer ext	2003–2006	195	10	5,628
Blazer EV	2018–2025	143	10	99
AVEO	2003–2019	46,031	9	1,322
suburban 1500	1999–2018	26	9	1,152
Corsica	1988–1996	10	9	590
Spark EV	2010–2016	210	8	285
Express 3500	1997–2019	29	8	19
Equinox EV	2024–2025	219	7	270
2500	1988–2017	11	6	0
Prizm	1998–2002	37	5	207
Silverado EV	2024–2025	10	5	39

How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

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