Chevrolet Pickup years to avoid
The Chevrolet Pickup years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1996, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1978 is the cleanest year on record.
585
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1972–2003
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Pickup years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 113 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 90 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 75 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 37 |
Every Pickup year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 37 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 51 | 0 | |
| 1998avoid | 60 | 1 | |
| 1997avoid | 113 | 1 | |
| 1996avoid | 75 | 1 | |
| 1995avoid | 90 | 1 | |
| 1994avoid | 60 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 17 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 13 | 0 | |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Pickup years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Pickup years to avoid are 1997, 1995, 1996, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1978.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Pickup?
By complaint volume, 1978 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Pickup years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Pickup have?
Across all model years, the Pickup has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 585 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.