Last updated: 2026-10-10

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GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good
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Chevrolet Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked

Good, and close to the average brand on the site, is where Chevrolet lands across its 17 tracked models. The Trax rates excellent and has a long record behind it. The Silverado-EV also rates excellent, but it has only two model years on the road. Most of the rest rate good, from the Equinox and Malibu to the Silverado and Tahoe. The Blazer-EV and Bolt trail with mixed reliability, so the spread runs from excellent to mixed.

Three problems repeat across the lineup. The first is a shifter that does not register Park. The warning stays on, the engine keeps running, the doors will not lock, and the battery drains. The second is a reduced engine power warning, often traced to the turbo. The third is brakes, from constant squealing to a pedal that sinks to the floor. Shoppers should test the shifter and brake pedal on every drive and pick the model year carefully, since the worst years for a model often stand out.

17 models tracked9 years of data324 total recalls13697 owner complaints$488–$944/yr repair costs

Chevrolet Best Year Score Comparison

Each bar shows the best single model year score for that Chevrolet model. Longer bars indicate higher peak reliability.

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Chevrolet Model Rankings

Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.

#VehicleBest YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaints / 10kMaint. RatingEst. Repair Cost
1Chevrolet Silverado EV202481/100Excellent50.33
2Chevrolet Trax202281/100Excellent56.54$488/yr
3Chevrolet Colorado202279/100Good98.84$599/yr
4Chevrolet Impala202078/100Good29.14$568/yr
5Chevrolet Blazer202276/100Good1913.84$521/yr
6Chevrolet Malibu202376/100Good1315.34$532/yr
7Chevrolet Camaro202375/100Good78.83.5$585/yr
8Chevrolet Equinox202473/100Good327.93.5$537/yr
9Chevrolet Silverado202373/100Good919.54
10Chevrolet Trailblazer202473/100Good58.63$784/yr
11Chevrolet Tahoe202472/100Good3411.63.5$744/yr
12Chevrolet Corvette202371/100Good1115.03$737/yr
13Chevrolet Traverse202470/100Good1914.13$656/yr
14Chevrolet Equinox EV202469/100Good729.73
15Chevrolet Suburban202469/100Good2711.83$944/yr
16Chevrolet Bolt202359/100Mixed3033.33
17Chevrolet Blazer EV202453/100Mixed826.61

Chevrolet Models

Chevrolet Silverado EV

Chevrolet Silverado EV

1st gen (2024–present)

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ExcellentReliability score: 81 out of 100, rated Excellent

Used Silverado EV trucks rate excellent for reliability, well above average among trucks on the site. No model year falls well below the rest, and 2024 is the pick.

2 years trackedBest: 2024 (80/100)
Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax

2nd gen (2024–2023)

81
ExcellentReliability score: 81 out of 100, rated Excellent

Used Trax models rate well above average among SUVs, and the 2022 is the pick for most buyers. The 2018 and 2019 years are the ones to skip, with front lower control arms that crack at the weld and dash screens that black out.

8 years trackedBest: 2022 (81/100)Worst: 2019 (75/100)
Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Colorado

3rd gen (2023–2023)

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GoodReliability score: 79 out of 100, rated Good

Used Colorados rate well above other trucks, with repair costs close to the midsize average. The 2022 is the year to favor, while the 2023 redesign is the one to avoid because of false automatic emergency braking and blank screens.

9 years trackedBest: 2022 (81/100)Worst: 2023 (73/100)
Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet Impala

10th gen (2014–2020)

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GoodReliability score: 78 out of 100, rated Good

Used Impalas hold up well, with yearly repair costs a little under the full-size average. The 2020 is the year to favor, with no recalls on record, while 2018 drew the most complaints.

3 years trackedBest: 2020 (79/100)Worst: 2018 (77/100)
Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet Blazer

4th gen (2023–2023)

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GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good for a used midsize SUV and above average among SUVs. Favor the 2022 and skip the 2019 and 2024.

8 years trackedBest: 2022 (79/100)Worst: 2019 (69/100)
Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu

5th gen (1997–2003), facelifted 2001

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GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good

Used Malibus hold up well, with repair costs close to the midsize average and a standing above most sedans on the site. Favor 2023 and avoid 2018, which collects far more complaints than any other year.

8 years trackedBest: 2023 (81/100)Worst: 2018 (62/100)
Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro

6th gen (2016–2024), facelifted 2019

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GoodReliability score: 75 out of 100, rated Good

Used Camaros rate good for reliability and sit above the average sedan on the site. Power train complaints lead the list, mainly a rumble-strip shudder in automatics and hard shifts, and some owners report power steering assist cutting out without warning.

6 years trackedBest: 2023 (81/100)Worst: 2020 (71/100)
Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox

4th gen (2025–present)

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GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good, with repair costs close to the compact SUV norm. The most serious pattern is a brake pedal that goes hard or sinks to the floor, often blamed on the vacuum pump.

9 years trackedBest: 2024 (76/100)Worst: 2018 (69/100)
Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado

4th gen (2019–2023), facelifted 2022

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GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

Used Silverados rate good and sit above average among full-size trucks. The weak spots are a transmission that can shift hard, shudder, or slip, and lifter failure that can end in a new engine.

9 years trackedBest: 2023 (75/100)Worst: 2019 (64/100)
Chevrolet Trailblazer

Chevrolet Trailblazer

1st gen (2021–present), facelifted 2024

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GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

Good reliability, close to average among SUVs, with 2021 the year to skip and 2024 the one to buy. The big complaint is a shifter that does not register Park, so the engine keeps running and the doors will not lock.

6 years trackedBest: 2024 (78/100)Worst: 2021 (63/100)
Chevrolet Tahoe
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GoodReliability score: 72 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good and close to average among SUVs on the site, though repairs run about $744 a year. Favor the 2024 and avoid the 2021, where valve lifters fail and the engine loses power without warning.

9 years trackedBest: 2024 (75/100)Worst: 2021 (58/100)
Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette

8th gen (2020–2023), facelifted 2023

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GoodReliability score: 71 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good overall and close to average among coupes, though yearly repair costs run above the midsize-car norm. Cracking factory wheels are the main watch item, and they hit the 2019 hardest.

8 years trackedBest: 2023 (73/100)Worst: 2019 (63/100)
Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse

3rd gen (2024–2023)

70
GoodReliability score: 70 out of 100, rated Good

Used Traverse shoppers should favor the 2024 and steer clear of 2018 and 2019. Reliability standing is good, though repair costs run above the midsize SUV average at $656 a year.

9 years trackedBest: 2024 (73/100)Worst: 2020 (62/100)
Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet Equinox EV

1st gen (2024–2023), facelifted 2025

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GoodReliability score: 69 out of 100, rated Good

Reliability is good overall and close to average among SUVs. The 2024 is the year to buy, since it has been on the road longest and has one recall on file, against six for the 2025.

3 years trackedBest: 2024 (67/100)Worst: 2025 (64/100)
Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban

11th gen (2015–2020), facelifted 2018, 2016, 2017

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GoodReliability score: 69 out of 100, rated Good

Used Suburbans rate good for reliability and sit close to average among SUVs, though yearly repair costs run above the full-size SUV norm. The 2024 is the pick, and 2021 is the year to avoid.

9 years trackedBest: 2024 (72/100)Worst: 2021 (60/100)
Chevrolet Bolt

Chevrolet Bolt

2nd gen (2027–present)

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MixedReliability score: 59 out of 100, rated Mixed

Mixed overall and well below average among SUVs, this compact electric model is best bought as a 2023 or 2021. The 2019 is the one to skip, with owner reports of battery fires while parked and charging.

5 years trackedBest: 2023 (64/100)Worst: 2019 (52/100)
Chevrolet Blazer EV

Chevrolet Blazer EV

1st gen (2024–present)

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MixedReliability score: 53 out of 100, rated Mixed

Reliability is mixed, and the Blazer-EV sits well below average among SUVs. The biggest worries are sudden power loss after a "Service high voltage system" warning and unexpected hard braking.

2 years trackedBest: 2024 (49/100)

Common Chevrolet Problems

Top complaint categories across all Chevrolet models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.

POWER TRAIN2913 complaints (24%)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2193 complaints (18%)
ENGINE1789 complaints (14%)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1214 complaints (10%)
SERVICE BRAKES1048 complaints (8%)
STEERING825 complaints (7%)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM341 complaints (3%)
VISIBILITY/WIPER323 complaints (3%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most reliable Chevrolet model?
The Silverado-EV ranks highest, with an excellent rating and few owner complaints. It only covers the 2024 and 2025 model years, so its record is short. The Trax also rates excellent and has a longer history, with the 2022 as the year to favor.
Which Chevrolet models should I avoid?
The Blazer-EV is the weakest, with mixed reliability. Owners report sudden power loss after a "Service high voltage system" warning and unexpected hard braking. The Bolt also rates mixed, and the 2019 has owner reports of battery fires while parked and charging.
Are Chevrolets expensive to repair?
Mostly not, but it depends on the model. Independent repair-cost data puts the Trax at about $488 a year and the Malibu at about $532. The Suburban is the high end at about $944 a year, which is above the full-size SUV norm.
What does the "Shift to Park" warning mean on a Chevrolet?
It means the car does not register that the shifter is in Park. Owners say the message stays on, the engine keeps running, the doors will not lock, and the battery drains. Dealers usually replace the shifter assembly. It appears on the Trailblazer, Traverse, Malibu and Blazer.
Which Silverado years are best to buy used?
The 2023 is the one to look at first. Skip the 2019 and 2020 model years. The main weak spots across years are a transmission that shifts hard, shudders or slips, and lifter failure that can end in a new engine. The 2025 and 2026 trucks look clean mostly because they are new.

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How we score Chevrolet models

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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