Chevrolet CHEVROLET TRUCK recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
315 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1960 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 110 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1961 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 | Not available |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | Not available |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | +2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 | +1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | -1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Recall history
10 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
75V204000 · Wheels:Multi Piece
Reported: 1975-11-25 (November 25, 1975) · Model years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
NHTSA campaign record ↗67V046000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 1967-05-09 (May 9, 1967) · Model years: 1966, 1967
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V145000 · Wheels
Reported: 1970-12-07 (December 7, 1970) · Model years: 1970
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V065000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 1976-04-26 (April 26, 1976) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V198000 · Wheels
Reported: 1979-09-07 (September 7, 1979) · Model years: 1977
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V014000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1980-02-26 (February 26, 1980) · Model years: 1978, 1979
THE HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE TUBE CONNECTING THE BRAKE HOSE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT TOP WHEEL CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE IN THE BEND NEXT TO THE WHEEL CYLINDER. THIS FRACTURE RESULTS FROM PERIODIC HIGH STRESSES IN THE TUBE DUE TO "BRAKE CHATTER" WHICH CAN OCCUR DURING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V016000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1980-02-26 (February 26, 1980) · Model years: 1978, 1979
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. AS A RESULT, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION COULD BE DAMAGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY THEN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE METAL BRAKE TUBE.
Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MISROUTING AND POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED OR REROUTED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V017000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1980-02-26 (February 26, 1980) · Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
DURING TESTING OF THE FIRE APPARATUS, EXTREME HEAT GENERATED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE AT THE FRAME FITTING. THIS COULD CAUSE A LEAK IN THE FRONT AXLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME TO BRAKE HOSE FITTING AND REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗82V067000 · Suspension:Front:Hub
Reported: 1982-07-01 (July 1, 1982) · Model years: 1980
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS OF THE HUBS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE HUBS COULD FAIL.
Remedy: A NEW HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗86V056000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Reported: 1986-04-28 (April 28, 1986) · Model years: 1985, 1986
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
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