Chevrolet Van years to avoid
The Chevrolet Van years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 2000, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1979 is the cleanest year on record.
276
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1973–2002
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Van years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 46 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 41 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every Van year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 36 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1997avoid | 41 | 0 | |
| 1996avoid | 46 | 0 | |
| 1995avoid | 31 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 19 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Van years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Van years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 2000, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1979.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Van?
By complaint volume, 1979 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Van years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Van have?
Across all model years, the Van has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 276 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.