Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 486 owner complaints across 39 model years of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (1960–2003). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

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What Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 486 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 53.

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip33
• Power train: automatic transmission26
• Tires22
• Visibility: windshield wiper/washer19
• Tires: tread/belt18
• Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components16
• Seats15
• Fuel system, gasoline: tank assembly12

All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Switch (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 86V056000 Reported April 28, 1986 93,317 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

   Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

   Model years: 1985, 1986

2. Hub (suspension)

   NHTSA 82V067000 Reported July 1, 1982 419 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. Eventually the hubs could fail.

   Remedy: A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1980

3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V014000 Reported February 26, 1980 46,556 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to "brake chatter" which can occur during certain environmental conditions.

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1978, 1979

4. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 80V016000 Reported February 26, 1980 8,474 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.

   Remedy: All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1978, 1979

5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V017000 Reported February 26, 1980 850 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

   Remedy: Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

   Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

6. Wheels

   NHTSA 79V198000 Reported September 7, 1979 197 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". Some of the tires (alcoa tube type) were improperly marked 22.5 x 7.5/5 when they were meant to be 22 x 7.5/5.

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace improperly marked front aluminum wheels with correctly marked wheels, without charge.

   Model years: 1977

7. Linkages (steering)

   NHTSA 76V065000 Reported April 26, 1976 1,447 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1974

8. Multi piece (wheels)

   NHTSA 75V204000 Reported November 25, 1975 123,170 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

9. Wheels

   NHTSA 70V145000 Reported December 7, 1970 101 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Model years: 1970

10. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 67V046000 Reported May 9, 1967 9,378 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1966, 1967

Other Chevrolet models

• Malibu19,364 complaints
• Silverado 150018,029 complaints
• Impala10,434 complaints
• Tahoe10,032 complaints
• Equinox9,161 complaints
• Silverado8,799 complaints
• Blazer8,192 complaints
• Suburban8,164 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.