Chevrolet C/K Series Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet C/K Series (1998–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All C/K Series model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 25,000 | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 112,500 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 8 | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes11 42%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)6 23%
- Electrical system3 12%
- Exterior lighting2 7.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 3.8%
- Body and structure1 3.8%
- Steering1 3.8%
- Air bags1 3.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2003: “My 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says I ma going 30 when I am stopped. Gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. Mine went out at 72k, how convenient. This in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going. If not knowing how fast you are going then why do we have speed limits?”
NHTSA complaint #10217632, filed 2008-02, 71,250 miles1998: “The 97 Chevrolet truck has a problem with the windshiled wiper motor malfunctioning. Mine did the same thing and had to be replaced by my mechanic.the dealer says even though it occurs on the 97s there is no recall on the 98s. I know of other 98s that have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10066120, filed 2004-04, 37,000 miles1999: “Tried to stop for car stopped to turn left. Brake pedal went toward floor more than usual. Impacted said car before getting truck stopped. Found ruptured, corroded brake line to be leaking brake flluid. Had brake line replaced. Later had another brake line do same thing.. Had all lines replaced at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10453564, filed 2012-03, 130,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
19,369 complaintsChevrolet Silverado 1500
18,134 complaintsChevrolet Impala
10,410 complaintsChevrolet Tahoe
10,065 complaintsChevrolet Equinox
9,214 complaintsChevrolet Silverado
8,790 complaintsChevrolet Blazer
8,200 complaintsChevrolet Suburban
8,172 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology