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Reliability Database

Chevrolet

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 131,463 NHTSA complaints. Updated July 2026.

39 Models
709 Engines Rated
104 Generations
131,463 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
387 recommended 168 caution 154 avoid

Compact Sedan

9 models
Astro
4 generations · 10 engines
2000200120022003
2 recommended 3 caution 5 avoid
Avalanche
12 generations · 44 engines
200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
19 recommended 13 caution 12 avoid
Avalanche 1500
1 generation · 2 engines
2013
1 recommended 1 caution
Captiva
3 generations · 8 engines
201220132014
1 recommended 7 avoid
Cavalier
1 generation · 15 engines
2000-2005
11 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Cobalt
1 generation · 16 engines
2005-2010
11 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid
Cruze
1 generation · 17 engines
2011-2019
10 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid
Envoy
1 generation · 2 engines
2002
1 recommended 1 avoid
Prizm
3 generations · 7 engines
200020012002
2 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

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
4 caution

Full-Size Sedan

3 models
Caprice
1 generation · 4 engines
2011-2017
3 recommended 1 caution
Impala
5 generations · 45 engines
2000-20052006-2016201720182019
29 recommended 5 caution 11 avoid
SS
1 generation · 2 engines
2014-2017
2 recommended

Subcompact SUV

3 models
Tracker
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2004
3 recommended 4 caution
Trailblazer
3 generations · 20 engines
20002002-20092021-2025
14 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Trax
2 generations · 5 engines
2015-20222024-2025
2 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Blazer
7 generations · 29 engines
2000200120022003200420062019-2025
15 recommended 9 caution 5 avoid
Traverse
2 generations · 17 engines
2009-20172018-2025
13 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Full-Size Truck

2 models
C/K Pickups
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
3 recommended
Silverado 1500
5 generations · 98 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-20252026
57 recommended 21 caution 20 avoid

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
1 recommended 2 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
52 recommended 7 caution 10 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Suburban
4 generations · 34 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
18 recommended 11 caution 5 avoid
Tahoe
4 generations · 37 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
21 recommended 10 caution 6 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 4 caution 6 avoid

Compact SUV

1 model
Equinox
4 generations · 25 engines
2005-20092010-20172018-20252026
15 recommended 6 caution 4 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model
Express
4 generations · 28 engines
2000200120022003-2025
7 recommended 12 caution 9 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

Midsize Truck

1 model
S-10
4 generations · 22 engines
2000200120022003
6 recommended 7 caution 9 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

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

Compact Hybrid

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