Chevrolet L SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 8 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 1 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector: 1; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 8009058 · 2002-05-02 (May 2, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT INTO LOWER GEAR.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10100243 · 2004-11-20 (November 20, 2004)
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN REVERSE UNTIL IT WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER. HAD IT REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1200.00, FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE "O" RING DRYING OUT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100243 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031278 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031278 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10136072 · 2005-09-10 (September 10, 2005)
ALTHOUGH OUR TRUCK MAKE AND MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR BRAKE SENSOR PROBLEMS IN THE "SALT BELT" OUR STATE OF MINNESOTA WAS NOT INCLUDED. I DO NOT KNOW WHY BECAUSE I KNOW WE USE PLENTY OF SALT HERE FOR APROX 5 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED WITH THE RECALL. OUR TRUCKS ANTI- LOCK BRAKES WILL ENGAGE AND THE TRUCK WILL SLIDE AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. THE DATE INFORMATION BELOW IS APPROXIMATE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136072 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108140 · 2005-01-28 (January 28, 2005)
I OWN A 2001 CHEVY IMPALA & A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAD CLUNKING NOISES COMING FORM THE STEERING. I TOOK THE IMPALA TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT AND THAT THEY'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS. NOW I HAVE THE SAME STEERING/CLUNKING NOISE WITH MY TAHOE. ONE OF EMPLOYEES TOLD ME THEIR ON BACK ORDER FOR THE SAME PART FOR UP TO A 3 MONTH WAITING PERIOD. SO FROM MY EXPERIENCE, TWO VEHICLES, THE SAME COMPANY, THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE'S DEFINITELY A DEFECT AND I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL A.S.A.P. F…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10108140 at NHTSA ↗
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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1995: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0