Chevrolet Explorer years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Explorer stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Explorer years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Explorer complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Explorer problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration6
- Transmission5
- Tires4
- Lights4
- Engine4
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Steering3
- Airbags3
- Seat belts2
- Body2
- Seats1
Chevrolet Explorer problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 7 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 5 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 9 | Lights | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 7 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Explorer
What years of the Chevrolet Explorer should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Explorer has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Explorer?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Explorer?
Acceleration, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (5) and tires (4).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Explorer have?
No recalls on record.
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