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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 129,571 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

45 Models
715 Engines Rated
101 Generations
129,571 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
411 recommended 154 caution 150 avoid

Compact Sedan

10 models
Astro
4 generations · 10 engines
2000200120022003
2 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid
Avalanche
12 generations · 44 engines
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
19 recommended 14 caution 11 avoid
Avalanche 1500
1 generation · 2 engines
2013
1 recommended 1 caution
Captiva
3 generations · 8 engines
201220132014
1 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid
Cavalier
1 generation · 15 engines
2000-2005
12 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Classic
2 generations · 4 engines
20042005
2 recommended 2 avoid
Cobalt
1 generation · 16 engines
2005-2010
11 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid
Cruze
1 generation · 17 engines
2011-2019
11 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Envoy
1 generation · 2 engines
2002
1 recommended 1 caution
Prizm
3 generations · 7 engines
200020012002
2 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Truck

5 models
C/K Pickups
2 generations · 10 engines
20002001
10 recommended
Chevrolet Truck
4 generations · 31 engines
2000200120022003
29 recommended 2 caution
Pickup
2 generations · 11 engines
20012002
11 recommended
Silverado 1500
4 generations · 92 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-2025
52 recommended 19 caution 21 avoid
Z71
1 generation · 3 engines
2002
2 recommended 1 caution

Subcompact

3 models
Aveo
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2011
1 recommended 2 avoid
Sonic
1 generation · 7 engines
2012-2020
4 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Spark
1 generation · 4 engines
2013-2022
1 recommended 3 caution

Midsize SUV

3 models
Blazer
1 generation · 5 engines
2019-2025
2 recommended 3 caution
Trailblazer
2 generations · 18 engines
2002-20092021-2025
12 recommended 1 caution 5 avoid
Traverse
2 generations · 17 engines
2009-20172018-2025
13 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Caprice
1 generation · 4 engines
2011-2017
3 recommended 1 caution
Impala
2 generations · 36 engines
2000-20052006-2016
23 recommended 1 caution 12 avoid
SS
1 generation · 2 engines
2014-2017
1 recommended 1 caution

Pickup

2 models
Colorado
3 generations · 18 engines
2004-20122015-20222023-2025
6 recommended 6 caution 6 avoid
SSR
1 generation · 3 engines
2003-2006
2 recommended 1 caution

Midsize Sedan

2 models
Lumina
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2001
3 recommended 1 caution
Malibu
5 generations · 69 engines
2000-20032004-20072008-20122013-20162016-2024
49 recommended 9 caution 11 avoid

Midsize Truck

2 models
S-10
4 generations · 22 engines
2000200120022003
6 recommended 7 caution 9 avoid
S10
1 generation · 4 engines
2004
3 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Suburban
4 generations · 34 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
17 recommended 12 caution 5 avoid
Tahoe
4 generations · 37 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
21 recommended 10 caution 6 avoid

Subcompact SUV

2 models
Tracker
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2004
3 recommended 4 caution
Trax
2 generations · 5 engines
2015-20222024-2025
2 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Minivan

2 models
Uplander
1 generation · 8 engines
2005-2009
5 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Venture
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2005
4 recommended 2 avoid

Muscle Car

1 model
Camaro
3 generations · 22 engines
2000-20022010-20152016-2024
13 recommended 6 caution 3 avoid

Sports Car

1 model
Corvette
4 generations · 20 engines
2000-20042005-20132014-20192020-2025
10 recommended 3 caution 7 avoid

Compact SUV

1 model
Equinox
3 generations · 23 engines
2005-20092010-20172018-2025
12 recommended 6 caution 5 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model
Express
1 generation · 13 engines
2003-2025
5 recommended 4 caution 4 avoid

Compact Hatchback

1 model
HHR
1 generation · 17 engines
2006-2011
10 recommended 4 caution 3 avoid

Midsize Coupe

1 model
Monte Carlo
1 generation · 11 engines
2000-2007
4 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Silverado HD
3 generations · 15 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
7 recommended 6 caution 2 avoid

Van

1 model
Van
1 generation · 4 engines
2000
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Compact Hybrid

1 model
Volt
2 generations · 5 engines
2011-20152016-2019
1 recommended 4 caution
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