Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | −97% | 3 | — | Good |
| 1996 | 20 | −79% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 1995 | 134 | 16.3× | — | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median 1500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet 1500 problems
Latest Chevrolet 1500 recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between August 2005 and November 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 Ford e150, my 2006-2008 e250, my 2004-2007 e350, my 2006 e450, my 2005-2007 Chevrolet 2500, my 2007 Chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 Dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.
Remedy: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet 1500 should you avoid?
1995 — this year has the most complaints relative to other 1500 years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet 1500?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other 1500 years at the same age, followed by 1996. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet 1500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (68), brakes (23) and air bags (17). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet 1500 had?
3 recalls across 1995–2007. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Chevrolet 1500 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.