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
Every C/k Pickups year
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 June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.