Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | −44% | — | Brake | Good |
| 2001 | 24 | typical | — | Brake | Average |
| 2000 | 34 | typical | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 1999 | 37 | 1.4× | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 1998 | 78 | 2.9× | 1 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 1997 | 72 | 2.6× | 1 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 1996 | 22 | −44% | 1 | Window & Wiper | Good |
| 1995 | 23 | −59% | 1 | Window & Wiper | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median C/K Pickups year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems
Latest Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on February 14, 2005. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor May fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Certain sport utility vehicles, Mini vans, and pickup trucks May develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet C/K Pickups should you avoid?
1998 and 1997 — these years have the most complaints relative to other C/K Pickups years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 1998.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
1995 has the fewest complaints compared with other C/K Pickups years at the same age, followed by 1996 and 2002. 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 C/K Pickups problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (100), windows, wipers & sunroof (77) and steering (35). Brake complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet C/K Pickups had?
4 recalls across 1995–2002. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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.