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Chevrolet Pick Up — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
17
Years to Avoid
1998, 1992
Best Years
1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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 Pick Up Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1998, 1992 Chevrolet Pick Up 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 Pick Up, consider the 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

17 model years analyzed