{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=CHEVROLET","name":"CHEVROLET","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-10-01T23:48:47.961Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":22119,"deaths":822,"injured":13781,"fires":4714},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":3050},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","n":1924},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","n":1876},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":1647},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":1128},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":1124},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":881},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":577},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":556},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":550}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2206337","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TAHOE","model_year":2002,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH occupied with his sister-in-law and her children, the contact smelled smoke coming from the driver seat of the vehicle the contact mention he pulled to the right side of the road, exiting everyone out the vehicle when he noticed that the drive seat caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned she noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine, and smoke started coming inside the vehicle. present. The contact mention he called 911. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire, and they informed the contact the fire was from an electrical issue. The vehicle seat of the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2206337"},{"cmplid":"2206338","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TAHOE","model_year":2002,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS","description":"The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH occupied with his sister-in-law and her children, the contact smelled smoke coming from the driver seat of the vehicle the contact mention he pulled to the right side of the road, exiting everyone out the vehicle when he noticed that the drive seat caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned she noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine, and smoke started coming inside the vehicle. present. The contact mention he called 911. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire, and they informed the contact the fire was from an electrical issue. The vehicle seat of the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2206338"},{"cmplid":"2205767","date_received":"2026-05-12","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"BLAZER","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":3,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","description":"Driving on straight road going speed limit. Heard a pop behind me like a tire pop. Car fish tailed uncontrollably and ended up crashing into a Ranch Fence on the right side of the road. 2 of my kids and myself had injuries. When we got off the vehicle witnesses and I saw A rear link broken which keeps the tires straight.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2205767"},{"cmplid":"2204720","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"BLAZER","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"While driving in a plaza parking lot at approximately 18mph the AEB engaged for no reason. There were not any objects near our car to activate the system. The AEB activated so quickly and abruptly that my spouse and I needed to seek medical attention due to whiplash.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204720"},{"cmplid":"2204214","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"SILVERADO 3500","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"This truck was parked on a job site, on a flat parking lot over blacktop, doing a regen for the 5th time in just a few days. The truck had 4,000 miles on it.  When it completed the regen, we shut the truck off.  Within 15 minutes the truck was fully engulfed in flames.  A fire investigator looked at it and determined the fire started in the engine bay, below the master cylinder. He said this was a GM problem. As this truck was a replacement truck, for another broken down truck, we were outside the auto coverage on our insurance. The business property is covering the tool loss, and said it isnt worth going after GM as they make it impossible. I know this isnt the only vehicle this has happened to, and they simply refuse to even answer. I want to file a formal complaint against GM, and want them to cover the loss, the loss of use.  This is a safety matter as this could have happened driving down the road and caused loss of life.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204214"},{"cmplid":"2204215","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"SILVERADO 3500","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"This truck was parked on a job site, on a flat parking lot over blacktop, doing a regen for the 5th time in just a few days. The truck had 4,000 miles on it.  When it completed the regen, we shut the truck off.  Within 15 minutes the truck was fully engulfed in flames.  A fire investigator looked at it and determined the fire started in the engine bay, below the master cylinder. He said this was a GM problem. As this truck was a replacement truck, for another broken down truck, we were outside the auto coverage on our insurance. The business property is covering the tool loss, and said it isnt worth going after GM as they make it impossible. I know this isnt the only vehicle this has happened to, and they simply refuse to even answer. I want to file a formal complaint against GM, and want them to cover the loss, the loss of use.  This is a safety matter as this could have happened driving down the road and caused loss of life.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2204215"},{"cmplid":"2203841","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"IMPALA","model_year":2002,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact’s son owned a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the contact was unaware of how the failure occurred; however, the contact’s son was involved in a crash in which the vehicle collided with a wall. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed during the crash. The contact stated that the contact’s son sustained multiple injuries, and medical attention was provided. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the injuries included a fractured nose, lacerations to the nose and cheek, a broken right femur, a shattered right knee, collapsed lung, broken ribs, and paralysis on the right side. The contact also stated that the right foot required amputation. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed by an independent mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203841"},{"cmplid":"2203895","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TRAX","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"Had a bumper to bumper collision that was caused by me, the cars computer sent a report to OnStar and OnStar said that they had airbag deployment alert going off in the car.  However, the airbags never deployed.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203895"},{"cmplid":"2203896","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TRAX","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"Had a bumper to bumper collision that was caused by me, the cars computer sent a report to OnStar and OnStar said that they had airbag deployment alert going off in the car.  However, the airbags never deployed.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203896"},{"cmplid":"2203897","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TRAX","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Had a bumper to bumper collision that was caused by me, the cars computer sent a report to OnStar and OnStar said that they had airbag deployment alert going off in the car.  However, the airbags never deployed.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203897"},{"cmplid":"2203354","date_received":"2026-05-04","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TRAX","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Traveling up I-XXX in [XXX]  with my [XXX]  daughter, heard a loud bang, pulled over to the side of the road and vehicle caught on fire. Connecting rod broke and blew out the side of the engine block. 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SUV was totaled per insurance company due to extensive damage on passenger side","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2202061"},{"cmplid":"2201870","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"SILVERADO 1500","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"On 4/09/26, while visiting friends near the border in [XXX]  from [XXX]  and driving on a dry paved road we lost the ability to stop the truck and engage the brake system. To avoid a crash, I drove the truck up onto the sidewalk and closed my eyes. Fortunately we did not crash into stopped cars but the truck does not work and it has body damage to all sides. Now when the key is in forward collision system unavailable, service traction control and service ESC shows on dash. Truck is unsafe and a hazard on the road. A call to GM has been made waiting on a response. Gm case#XXX. Truck is 2023 with 62k miles.  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201870"},{"cmplid":"2201871","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"SILVERADO 1500","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"On 4/09/26, while visiting friends near the border in [XXX]  from [XXX]  and driving on a dry paved road we lost the ability to stop the truck and engage the brake system. To avoid a crash, I drove the truck up onto the sidewalk and closed my eyes. Fortunately we did not crash into stopped cars but the truck does not work and it has body damage to all sides. Now when the key is in forward collision system unavailable, service traction control and service ESC shows on dash. Truck is unsafe and a hazard on the road. A call to GM has been made waiting on a response. Gm case#XXX. Truck is 2023 with 62k miles.  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201871"},{"cmplid":"2201872","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"SILVERADO 1500","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"On 4/09/26, while visiting friends near the border in [XXX]  from [XXX]  and driving on a dry paved road we lost the ability to stop the truck and engage the brake system. To avoid a crash, I drove the truck up onto the sidewalk and closed my eyes. Fortunately we did not crash into stopped cars but the truck does not work and it has body damage to all sides. Now when the key is in forward collision system unavailable, service traction control and service ESC shows on dash. Truck is unsafe and a hazard on the road. A call to GM has been made waiting on a response. Gm case#XXX. Truck is 2023 with 62k miles.  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201872"},{"cmplid":"2201129","date_received":"2026-04-28","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"MALIBU","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Vehicle stalled/lost power while driving due to auto start/stop system.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201129"},{"cmplid":"2201262","date_received":"2026-04-28","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"MALIBU","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT","description":"The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 MPH in a rain storm and making a right turn, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights had illuminated, and the driver suddenly lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the incident the driver sustained a concussion and neck and shoulder injuries which later required medical treatment. No police report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not determined.  The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 144,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201262"},{"cmplid":"2201263","date_received":"2026-04-28","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"MALIBU","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 MPH in a rain storm and making a right turn, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights had illuminated, and the driver suddenly lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the incident the driver sustained a concussion and neck and shoulder injuries which later required medical treatment. No police report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not determined.  The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 144,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201263"},{"cmplid":"2200899","date_received":"2026-04-27","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"TAHOE","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"My 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe diesel unexpectedly lost power while driving. I was stopped, made a right turn, and accelerated to approximately 34–40 mph on a two-way street when the vehicle suddenly shook, shifted into neutral, and the engine shut off without warning. There were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or prior symptoms before the failure. I was driving with two young children secured in car seats at the time. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle became disabled in the roadway, and I had limited control while traffic was present. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed, and the exact failed component/system is unknown. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The incident has been reported to a dealer or service center, but the problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced at this time.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2200899"}]}