Reliability and problems of Chevrolet cars
We have documented 6 engines across 9 generations of 8 models from Chevrolet. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.3 Multijet and the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec. The lowest-risk one is the 1.6 and 1.8 Ecotec 16v (low risk).
5.9 out of 10Average rating of its 5 models with solid evidence: ranked 19 of 32 makes. See the make ranking
41 recalls and campaigns documented in 8 models. See the Chevrolet recalls
The Chevrolet engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 11.3 MultijetChevrolet Aveo IIMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
- 21.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecChevrolet Aveo IIMost serious fault:Critical severity59High risk
- 31.4 TurboChevrolet Cruze, Orlando and TraxMost serious fault:Critical severity45Moderate risk
- 42.0 and 2.2 VCDiChevrolet Captiva, Cruze, Lacetti and OrlandoMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
- 51.7 CDTIChevrolet Cruze and TraxMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
- 61.6 and 1.8 Ecotec 16vChevrolet TraxMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
Chevrolet models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
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