1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths, per the complaint records themselves.
4
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1962 compare to other Chevrolet Truck years?
What are the most common 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 2 | 50% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 25% | new |
Does the 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN, THE PICK-UP TRUCK ROLLED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE GAS CAP SPUN OFF, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK WHICH IMMEDIATELY IGNITED AS THE VEHICLE SLID DOWN THE HIGHWAY, BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE KILLED IN THIS ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE FIRE. *SLC”
1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — common questions
Is the 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1962 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Chevrolet Truck years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1997, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1998, 2001. The cleanest record among Chevrolet Truck years belongs to 1975.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.