Chevrolet Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 7,893 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 13 Chevrolet models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2,153). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 0.42 and the lowest is the Chevrolet Equinox at 0.13, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Chevrolet models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500rate: Chevrolet Silverado, all variants | 2,153 | 0.42 | 19.7% | 2019, 2017 and 2021 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1,344 | — | 12.9% | 2018, 2016 and 2017 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 923 | — | 16.8% | 2018, 2019 and 2011 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 881 | 0.13 | 12.8% | 2010, 2011 and 2012 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 683 | — | 18.3% | 2011, 2012 and 2013 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 486 | — | 19% | 2017, 2016 and 2018 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 446 | 0.42 | 10.2% | 2021, 2015 and 2017 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 337 | — | 17.3% | 2014, 2017 and 2024 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 193 | — | 17.2% | 2014, 2017 and 2013 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 139 | — | 7.5% | 2008, 2015 and 2016 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 114 | — | 16.8% | 2021 and 2022 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 104 | — | 10.5% | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 90 | — | 10% | 2021 and 2022 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chevrolet have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 7,893 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 13 Chevrolet models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2,153). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 0.42 and the lowest is the Chevrolet Equinox at 0.13, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Chevrolet models have the most transmission complaints?
the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2,153), the Chevrolet Malibu (1,344) and the Chevrolet Traverse (923), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Chevrolet has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Chevrolet Equinox, at 0.13 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration