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Reliability Database

Chevrolet

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 166,543 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

45 Models
902 Engines Rated
100 Generations
166,543 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
615 recommended 126 caution 161 avoid

Compact Sedan

10 models
Aveo
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2011
2 recommended 1 avoid
Cavalier
1 generation · 19 engines
2000-2005
17 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Classic
2 generations · 4 engines
20042005
2 recommended 2 avoid
Cobalt
1 generation · 19 engines
2005-2010
15 recommended 4 avoid
Cruze
1 generation · 14 engines
2011-2019
8 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Lumina
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2001
7 recommended 1 caution
Monte Carlo
1 generation · 15 engines
2000-2007
9 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
Prizm
3 generations · 18 engines
200020012002
15 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Sonic
1 generation · 7 engines
2012-2020
5 recommended 2 avoid
Volt
2 generations · 3 engines
2011-20152016-2019
1 recommended 2 avoid

Full-Size Truck

7 models
Avalanche
12 generations · 51 engines
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
30 recommended 11 caution 10 avoid
Avalanche 1500
1 generation · 1 engine
2013
1 caution
C/K Pickups
2 generations · 13 engines
20002001
13 recommended
Chevrolet Truck
4 generations · 31 engines
2000200120022003
29 recommended 2 caution
Pickup
2 generations · 11 engines
20012002
11 recommended
Silverado 1500
4 generations · 100 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-2025
60 recommended 19 caution 21 avoid
Z71
1 generation · 3 engines
2002
2 recommended 1 caution

Compact SUV

4 models
Captiva
3 generations · 5 engines
201220132014
1 recommended 4 avoid
Equinox
3 generations · 25 engines
2005-20092010-20172018-2025
15 recommended 5 caution 5 avoid
Tracker
1 generation · 16 engines
2000-2004
14 recommended 2 caution
Trax
2 generations · 3 engines
2015-20222024-2025
1 recommended 2 avoid

Van

4 models
Express
1 generation · 31 engines
2003-2025
13 recommended 11 caution 7 avoid
Uplander
1 generation · 9 engines
2005-2009
5 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Van
1 generation · 4 engines
2000
1 recommended 3 caution
Venture
1 generation · 14 engines
2000-2005
13 recommended 1 caution

Midsize SUV

3 models
Blazer
1 generation · 4 engines
2019-2025
4 caution
Envoy
1 generation · 1 engine
2002
1 caution
Trailblazer
2 generations · 27 engines
2002-20092021-2025
22 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Caprice
1 generation · 3 engines
2011-2017
2 recommended 1 caution
Impala
2 generations · 46 engines
2000-20052006-2016
33 recommended 1 caution 12 avoid
SS
1 generation · 1 engine
2014-2017
1 caution

Midsize Truck

3 models
Colorado
2 generations · 19 engines
2004-20122015-2025
9 recommended 4 caution 6 avoid
S-10
4 generations · 41 engines
2000200120022003
29 recommended 3 caution 9 avoid
S10
1 generation · 4 engines
2004
3 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Suburban
4 generations · 42 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
28 recommended 9 caution 5 avoid
Tahoe
4 generations · 45 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
32 recommended 5 caution 8 avoid
Traverse
2 generations · 18 engines
2009-20172018-2025
15 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Sports Car

2 models
Camaro
3 generations · 30 engines
2000-20022010-20152016-2024
22 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid
Corvette
4 generations · 28 engines
2000-20042005-20132014-20192020-2025
20 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Astro
4 generations · 28 engines
2000200120022003
23 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid

Compact Hatchback

1 model
HHR
1 generation · 15 engines
2006-2011
10 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Malibu
5 generations · 74 engines
2000-20032004-20072008-20122013-20162016-2024
55 recommended 10 caution 9 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Silverado HD
3 generations · 37 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
19 recommended 3 caution 15 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

1 model
Spark
1 generation · 3 engines
2013-2022
3 caution

Pickup

1 model
SSR
1 generation · 9 engines
2003-2006
4 recommended 5 caution
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