Chevrolet reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 59,222 complaints about Chevrolet models with NHTSA since 2010, and Chevrolet has filed 192 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Chevrolet models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500 | 10,234 | 2010–2026 | 2014 | Engine |
| Malibu | 7,644 | 2010–2025 | 2010 | Electrical system |
| Equinox | 6,685 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Engine |
| Traverse | 5,036 | 2010–2026 | 2010 | Engine |
| Cruze | 3,723 | 2010–2019 | 2012 | Engine |
| Tahoe | 3,633 | 2010–2026 | 2015 | Other or unspecified |
| Impala | 2,742 | 2010–2020 | 2014 | Electrical system |
| Colorado | 2,385 | 2010–2026 | 2016 | Steering |
| Suburban | 2,227 | 2010–2026 | 2015 | Engine |
| Volt | 1,866 | 2011–2019 | 2017 | Electrical system |
| Camaro | 1,731 | 2010–2024 | 2010 | Electrical system |
| Silverado 2500 | 1,268 | 2010–2026 | 2015 | Electrical system |
| Corvette | 1,119 | 2010–2025 | 2017 | Wheels |
| Bolt EV | 981 | 2017–2027 | 2017 | Electrical system |
| Trax | 978 | 2015–2026 | 2024 | Engine |
| Sonic | 953 | 2011–2020 | 2012 | Engine |
| Blazer | 719 | 2019–2026 | 2020 | Electrical system |
| HHR | 718 | 2010–2011 | 2010 | Steering |
| Silverado | 599 | 2010–2017 | 2017 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| Cobalt | 579 | 2010–2017 | 2010 | Steering |
| Spark | 502 | 2013–2022 | 2014 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| Trailblazer | 444 | 2014–2026 | 2021 | Other or unspecified |
| Silverado 3500 | 437 | 2010–2026 | 2015 | Electrical system |
| Avalanche | 435 | 2010–2013 | 2011 | Other or unspecified |
| Captiva | 315 | 2011–2015 | 2014 | Electrical system |
| Equinox EV | 280 | 2024–2026 | 2025 | Visibility and wipers |
| Express | 172 | 2010–2024 | 2013 | Brakes |
| Bolt EUV | 145 | 2022–2023 | 2023 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning |
| Aveo | 144 | 2010–2012 | 2011 | Engine |
| SS | 103 | 2014–2017 | 2014 | Steering |
| Malibu ECO | 99 | 2013–2014 | 2013 | Electrical system |
| Blazer EV | 99 | 2024–2025 | 2024 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning |
| Captiva Sport | 95 | 2012–2014 | 2012 | Electrical system |
| Malibu Hybrid | 61 | 2010–2019 | 2016 | Electrical system |
| Silverado EV | 46 | 2024–2026 | 2024 | Electrical system |
| Spark EV | 25 | 2014–2016 | 2016 | Brakes |
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Recent Chevrolet warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Chevrolet filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2026· Engine· Trailblazer
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Apr 2026· Engine· Silverado 1500
This message is to inform dealers that Special Coverage N262548050 is being temporarily suspended for the models above.
- Apr 2026· Wheels· Suburban, Tahoe
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Apr 2026· Wheels· Suburban, Tahoe
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Nov 2025· Engine· Malibu
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Oct 2025· Engine· Trailblazer
Special Coverage. Certain 2021 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Oct 2025· Engine· Trailblazer
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Jun 2025· Other or unspecified· Camaro
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Jun 2025· Engine· Traverse
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe.
- Jan 2025· Engine· Trailblazer
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Dec 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Nov 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.