15 Chevrolet generations rated.
08-12
The 8th gen made a real safety jump, 5-star NHTSA and IIHS Good, while keeping the Ecotec. The direct injection 2.4L added a carbon buildup concern, but it's manageable.
13-15
The 9th gen added standard ESC and a new 2.5L, but early models had engine timing chain issues and electrical gremlins that dragged its reliability below the competition.
04-07
The 7th gen Malibu is the budget domestic option, fine for someone who needs cheap transportation and will maintain it, but outclassed by Japanese competitors on reliability and safety.
14-19
America's best-selling truck with the same AFM reliability risk as the Suburban. Same fix applies.
18-21
The 3rd gen Equinox added turbocharged power and modern safety tech, but the 1.5T LFV engine has documented oil consumption and piston issues, the same concern that followed GM's small-displacement turbos into this generation.
10-17
The 2nd gen Equinox made the necessary safety upgrades and added a proper 4-cylinder, but the Ecotec LE9's oil consumption and piston ring issues keep it ranked below the Japanese competition.
05-09
The 1st gen Equinox is primarily here for completeness, its reliability, fuel economy, and safety scores make it difficult to recommend except at rock-bottom prices to a mechanically savvy buyer.
07-13
The 2nd gen GMT900 Silverado finally got standard ESC and 5-star NHTSA, the best safety scores on an LS-powered pickup, while keeping the proven 5.3L.
99-07
The 1st gen Silverado with the 5.3L LS V8 is the original "it just works" full-size truck. GM's LS platform is among the most durable engines ever fitted to a pickup.
15-20
The same frame, engine, and drivetrain as the Cadillac Escalade, at $30,000-50,000 less because it says Chevrolet.
14-17
The sports sedan GM forgot to sell: 25,000 built, LS3 from the C6 Corvette Grand Sport, Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes.
97-04
Supercar performance at Honda Civic maintenance costs. $737/yr to keep a 350hp sports car on the road.
05-13
The sweet spot of the Corvette lineage: LS3 power, Magnetic Ride available, and Brembo brakes on the Grand Sport.
84-96
The entry Corvette: more character, more maintenance, less money, and a 30-year parts ecosystem.
The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in production sports car history, at 2020 Camry maintenance costs.