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Chevrolet P6 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Chevrolet P6 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
11
Years to Avoid
1993, 1983
Best Years
1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
1993Avoid
1 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1992Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1991Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1990Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1989Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1988Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1987Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1986Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1985Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1984Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1983Avoid
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Chevrolet P6 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1993, 1983 Chevrolet P6 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Chevrolet P6, consider the 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

11 model years analyzed