Chevrolet Pickup Truck Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Pickup Truck (1993–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 27. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Pickup Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 80,000 | 0 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires7 26%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 15%
- Seats4 15%
- Vehicle speed control3 11%
- Engine cooling2 7.4%
- Electrical system2 7.4%
- Suspension1 3.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “After accelerating from a stop driver's seat reclined backwards, causing a distraction to the consumer's view. The dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053666, filed 2004-01, 80,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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8,174 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology