Selling a junk Chevrolet
Junkyards and junk car buyers take any Chevrolet in any condition. What they pay depends on the car's weight, the scrap steel price, the parts still on it and the tow. Pick your model below for what owners report most, or get an offer now.
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What NHTSA data shows for Chevrolet
Across the 40 Chevrolet models with enough data to count (model years 1995–2022), NHTSA has 216,308 owner complaints on file and 984 recall campaigns. The most-reported components across the make are electrical system (29,054), brakes (22,074), steering (17,276). The Chevrolet Malibu has the most complaints of any Chevrolet, with 29,279. Data as of 2026-10-12.
Complaint counts rise with how many of a model were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a big number mostly means a common car. The useful part is what fails: when the top complaint is electrical system, read our guide to selling a car that doesn't run before you take an offer.
Chevrolet models
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1997–2022 | 29,279 | Steering | 55 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1995–2022 | 22,548 | Brakes | 52 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1995–2020 | 15,194 | Electrical system | 35 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 1995–2022 | 12,433 | Brakes | 81 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2005–2022 | 12,060 | Engine | 28 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 1995–2017 | 10,454 | Brakes | 62 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 1996–2017 | 10,115 | Steering | 11 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1999–2022 | 9,175 | Electrical system | 29 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1995–2022 | 8,852 | Brakes | 30 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1995–2022 | 8,236 | Brakes | 75 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2009–2022 | 7,295 | Other | 29 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1995–2022 | 5,962 | Steering | 33 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2010–2019 | 5,796 | Engine | 26 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995–2005 | 5,415 | Electrical system | 27 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1995–2018 | 5,128 | Brakes | 27 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 1995–2022 | 4,807 | Brakes | 42 |
| Chevrolet HHR | 2006–2011 | 4,753 | Steering | 8 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2004–2022 | 4,500 | Steering | 23 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1995–2022 | 3,593 | Electrical system | 27 |
| Chevrolet Venture | 1996–2005 | 3,068 | Engine and cooling | 21 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 2011–2019 | 2,979 | Electrical system | 8 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1995–2010 | 2,927 | Electrical system | 22 |
| Chevrolet Astro | 1995–2005 | 2,607 | Brakes | 13 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2000–2013 | 2,473 | Air bags | 21 |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 2004–2012 | 1,930 | Electrical system | 4 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1995–2008 | 1,890 | Engine and cooling | 19 |
| Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 1995–2021 | 1,668 | Brakes | 5 |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2011–2020 | 1,424 | Engine | 16 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 1996–2022 | 1,342 | Brakes | 40 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017–2022 | 1,273 | Electrical system | 13 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2002–2013 | 1,115 | Electrical system | 7 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2015–2022 | 1,089 | Engine | 9 |
| Chevrolet Uplander | 2005–2009 | 926 | Electrical system | 6 |
| Chevrolet Express | 1995–2021 | 846 | Brakes | 67 |
| Chevrolet Spark | 2013–2022 | 759 | Transmission and drivetrain | 9 |
| Chevrolet Tracker | 1995–2004 | 583 | Suspension | 0 |
| Chevrolet Pickup | 1995–2003 | 505 | Brakes | 1 |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 2011–2015 | 465 | Electrical system | 1 |
| Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck | 1995–2003 | 438 | Brakes | 1 |
| Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 1997–2008 | 406 | Electrical system | 1 |
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