Chevrolet B Series Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet B Series model year from 1999–2000 using 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No B Series year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
1complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199920001
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet B Series. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20001—2AirbagFew
19990—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median B Series year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet B Series problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2000
    1100%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2000
    1100%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2000
    1100%

Latest Chevrolet B Series recalls

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V044009 · Apr 17, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V140001 · Apr 10, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which May have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet B Series should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet B Series years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet B Series problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (1), stability & traction control (1) and engine & cooling (1). Airbag complaints peak in the 2000 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet B Series had?

2 recalls across 1999–2000. The model year with the most is 1999.

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.