Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | −60% | 2 | — | Few |
| 1999 | 0 | −60% | 2 | — | Few |
| 1995 | 6 | 4.0× | — | Window & Wiper | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median C Series(medium) year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet C Series(medium) problems
Latest Chevrolet C Series(medium) recalls
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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
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 C Series(medium) should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet C Series(medium) years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet C Series(medium)?
1999 has the fewest complaints compared with other C Series(medium) years at the same age, followed by 2000. 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 Series(medium) problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (2), seat belts (1) and body & structure (1). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet C Series(medium) had?
2 recalls across 1995–2000. 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.