Chevrolet C/k Pickups years to avoid
The Chevrolet C/k Pickups years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1994, 1999, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.
432
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1990–2002
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C/k Pickups years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 88 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 85 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 43 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 40 |
Every C/k Pickups year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 40 | 1 | |
| 1999avoid | 43 | 1 | |
| 1998avoid | 88 | 1 | |
| 1997avoid | 85 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 24 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 23 | 1 | |
| 1994avoid | 60 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet C/k Pickups years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C/k Pickups years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1994, 1999, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1990.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet C/k Pickups?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C/k Pickups years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C/k Pickups have?
Across all model years, the C/k Pickups has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 432 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.