Chevrolet vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Every Chevrolet model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.

Models

Avg safety (stars)

4.70

Recalls

203

Complaints

9,693

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

Models

Model	Best safety	Best MPG	Action
Aveo	not tested	n/a	View profile
Blazer		n/a	View profile
Bolt		n/a	View profile
Bolt EUV		115 mpg	View profile
Bolt EV		120 mpg	View profile
BrightDrop	not tested	n/a	View profile
Camaro		25 mpg	View profile
Caprice Police Vehicle	not tested	n/a	View profile
Captiva Sport	not tested	n/a	View profile
City Express	not tested	n/a	View profile
Colorado		n/a	View profile
Corvette	not tested	21 mpg	View profile
Cruze		37 mpg	View profile
Cruze Limited		30 mpg	View profile
Equinox		n/a	View profile
Express	not tested	n/a	View profile
Geo Prizm	not tested	n/a	View profile
Impala		25 mpg	View profile
Impala Limited		22 mpg	View profile
Malibu		32 mpg	View profile
Malibu Limited		27 mpg	View profile
Onix	not tested	n/a	View profile
Orlando	not tested	n/a	View profile
Silverado	not tested	n/a	View profile
Silverado HD	not tested	n/a	View profile
Silverado LD	not tested	n/a	View profile
Silverado LTD	not tested	n/a	View profile
Sonic		32 mpg	View profile
Spark		34 mpg	View profile
SS	not tested	17 mpg	View profile
Suburban		n/a	View profile
Suburban HD	not tested	n/a	View profile
Tahoe		n/a	View profile
Tracker	not tested	n/a	View profile
Trailblazer		n/a	View profile
Traverse		n/a	View profile
Traverse Limited		n/a	View profile
Trax		30 mpg	View profile
Volt		42 mpg	View profile

Recent Chevrolet recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

26V213000 - 2026-04-02safety
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
26V212000 - 2026-04-02safety
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
25V719000 - 2025-10-22safety
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.
25V630000 - 2025-09-19safety
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, Isuzu FTR, Chevrolet 6500XD, and 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD vehicles. The fuel heater may overheat, melting the casing and allowing fuel to leak into the electrical connector.
25V536000 - 2025-08-21safety
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination. Excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket during refueling and leak onto an ignition source.
25V175000 - 2025-03-20safety
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
25V148000 - 2025-03-06safety
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
24V812000 - 2024-10-31safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
24V737000 - 2024-10-02safety
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.
24V575000 - 2024-08-01safety
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

Frequently asked

How reliable is Chevrolet?+

NHTSA publishes consumer complaints by model and year. On CarCabin, the Chevrolet complaint total is 9,693. Raw counts favor high-volume brands, so compare against per-model detail on each profile rather than the raw total.

Where does the safety data come from?+

Five-star ratings come from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not every trim and year is tested. Untested vehicles appear without a star score on their profile.

How often is Chevrolet data refreshed?+

We re-ingest NHTSA recalls and complaints on a recurring schedule. EPA fuel economy is refreshed annually from the bulk dataset. See the methodology page for details.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Recall data should always be verified at nhtsa.gov with your VIN. This page is for educational purposes only.