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Astro 1 gen

Radwood Era
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Chevrolet Astro
1st Generation
1985–2005 · M-body · van
The Astro was a single-generation rear-wheel-drive (later AWD-optional) body-on-frame mid-size van built from the 1985 model year through 2005, sharing its platform with the GMC Safari. Engines began with the 2.5L Iron Duke four and 4.3L V6; from 1990 onward the 4.3L Vortec V6 was the only engine. AWD was added in 1990. The Astro outlived its planned replacement and stayed in production largely on commercial-fleet demand. Production ended May 2005.
Watch out: Rocker panel and lower door rust in salt-belt states is severe. Owner reports of front spindle/ball joint wear at higher mileage and 4L60E transmission failures are well-documented; the engine cover (doghouse) interior heat soak is a defining quirk.

Avalanche 1 gen

Y2K Era
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Chevrolet Avalanche
GMT900 (2nd Generation)
2007–2013 · GMT900 · truck
Second-generation Avalanche (its final generation) on GM's GMT900 platform. Engines: 5.3L LY5 / LMG / LC9 V8s; 6.0L L76 V8 available 2007-2009 (then dropped). Defining feature is the Midgate — fold-down rear bulkhead that extends the bed into the cab. Final-year 2013 'Black Diamond Edition' marked the discontinuation.
Watch out: Same AFM lifter failure on the 5.3L V8 as the rest of the GMT900 family — collapsed lifter destroys a cam lobe; $3,000-$5,000 repair. Midgate seal leaks into the cab if not periodically lubricated/inspected.

Blazer 1 gen

Modern Era
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Chevrolet Blazer
2nd Generation (Crossover)
2019–2026 · C1XX · suv
The Blazer nameplate returned in 2019 as a mid-size crossover SUV on GM's C1XX unibody platform, the same architecture as the GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5. This is not the body-on-frame K5/S-10 Blazer; it is an entirely different vehicle. Initial powertrains were a 2.5L naturally-aspirated four (base), 2.0L turbo four, and 3.6L LGX V6. Front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive optional. The Blazer EV launched as a separate model (Ultium platform) for 2024 and is a distinct vehicle from this gas Blazer.
Watch out: Owner reports of 9-speed automatic transmission shift-quality issues (shudder, harsh shifts) are widely documented and have prompted multiple software updates. Infotainment freezes and stop/start reliability complaints are also common.

Bolt EV 1 gen

Modern Era
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Chevrolet Bolt EV
1st Generation
2017–2023 · BEV2 · hatchback
Front-wheel-drive electric hatch. 60 kWh battery (2017-2019, 238 miles EPA) and 66 kWh (2020-2023, 259 miles EPA), both LG Chem cells. Single front motor: 200 hp / 266 lb-ft. Bolt EUV (larger) ran 2022-2023 alongside. Production ended December 20, 2023; a redesigned successor is planned on Ultium.
Watch out: The battery fire recall is the defining issue — GM and LG recalled all 2017-2022 Bolts (~142,000 vehicles) and replaced affected packs. Recalled cars got an 8-year warranty on the new pack plus the upgraded 259-mile range. Verify recall completion before buying used.

Camaro 4 gens

Caprice 1 gen

Radwood Era
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Chevrolet Caprice
4th Generation (B-body)
1991–1996 · B-body · sedan
The fourth-generation Caprice launched 1991 on the long-running GM B-body platform, the last rear-wheel-drive full-size Chevrolet sedan and wagon for nearly two decades (the Aussie-built 2011-2017 Caprice police car is a separate vehicle). Engines included the 4.3L V6 (briefly), 5.0L L03 TBI V8 (early), 5.7L L05 TBI V8, and from 1994 the 5.7L LT1 Gen II small-block (same engine family as the Corvette and Camaro, detuned). The Impala SS (1994-1996) used the LT1. B-body production ended December 1996 when GM closed the Arlington plant for SUV conversion.
Watch out: Owner reports of Opti-Spark distributor failures on 1994-1996 LT1 cars (the distributor sits low and is killed by water intrusion) are well-documented, along with 4L60E transmission wear and rust on rear quarters of wagons.

Cobalt 1 gen

Y2K Era
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Chevrolet Cobalt
1st Generation (Delta)
2005–2010 · Delta · sedan
The Cobalt launched for 2005 as Chevrolet's compact, replacing the long-running Cavalier on GM's Delta platform (shared with the Pontiac G5/Pursuit and Saturn Ion). Body styles were a coupe and a sedan. The base engine was the 2.2L Ecotec L61/LE5 four; the SS variant evolved through three configurations: the SS Supercharged (LSJ, 2.0L M62-blower, 2005-2007), the naturally-aspirated SS (LE5 2.4L, 2008-2010), and the SS Turbocharged (LNF 2.0L direct-injection turbo, 2008-2010). The Cobalt is central to the GM ignition-switch recall scandal.
Watch out: The Cobalt is the headline vehicle in the 2014 GM ignition-switch recall (NHTSA campaign 14V-047 and successors); a defective ignition switch could turn off, disabling airbags. Owner reports of power-steering motor failures and timing-chain wear are also widely documented.

Colorado 2 gens

Corvette 5 gens

Cruze 2 gens

Equinox 4 gens

HHR 1 gen

Y2K Era
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Chevrolet HHR
Single Generation
2006–2011 · Delta / GMT001 · wagon
Single-generation retro-styled compact wagon on GM's Delta / GMT001 platform (shared with Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion). 2.2L LE5 / L61 Ecotec I4 (143-149 hp), 2.4L LE5 / LAT (172-175 hp), and the 2.0L LNF turbo Ecotec in the 2008-2010 HHR SS (260 hp, 5-speed manual). SS panel-van variant also offered.
Watch out: Power-steering failure was a major recall issue (NHTSA 14V-153, ~1.3M GM Delta-platform vehicles). 2.4L Ecotec excessive oil consumption applies here too — same family as the Equinox 2.4L problem.

Impala 2 gens

Malibu 2 gens

S-10 1 gen

Radwood Era
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Chevrolet S-10
2nd Generation (GMT400)
1994–2004 · GMT400 · truck
The second-gen S-10 launched for 1994 (1995 production for some configurations) on a redesigned chassis. Engines were the 2.2L LN2/L43 four-cylinder, the 4.3L Vortec V6 (L35 CPI, then later W-code central-port injection variants), and a brief Vortec 4300 high-output option. The ZR2 off-road package (1994-2003) was the wider-track, taller-suspension trail variant. Regular cab, extended cab, and an LS Crew Cab joined late (2001-2004). S-10 production ended in 2004; the Colorado replaced it for 2005.
Watch out: Frame rust on the rear of the cab and bed-mount areas is the defining long-term issue. Owner reports of fuel-pump failures, intake manifold gasket leaks on the 4.3L Vortec, and 4L60E transmission wear are well-documented.

Silverado 4 gens

Sonic 1 gen

Modern Era
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Chevrolet Sonic
Single Generation
2012–2020 · Gamma II · hatchback
Single-generation subcompact (replaced the Aveo). 1.8L LUW Ecotec I4 (138 hp, 2012-2018) and 1.4L LUJ/LUV turbocharged Ecotec I4 (138-148 hp, full run). 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Sedan and 5-door hatchback. RS package added sporting cues. Built at Orion Assembly, Michigan — the first US-built B-segment car. Discontinued October 2020.
Watch out: 1.4L turbo water pump and valve-cover / PCV failures (chronic GM small-displacement turbo issues), plus timing-chain stretch on the 1.8L. Both are sub-$1,000 fixes individually but accumulate.

SS 1 gen

Modern Era
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Chevrolet SS
Single Generation
2014–2017 · Zeta (VF Commodore) · sedan
Rebadged Holden VF Commodore SS, built in Australia and exported to the US 2013-2017 (MY 2014-2017). 6.2L LS3 V8 (415 hp / 415 lb-ft). Initially automatic-only; 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual added for 2015. RWD only. Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes standard from 2015. Production ended when Holden closed its Australian plant in October 2017; total US sales ~12,800.
Watch out: LS3 fuel-pump (high-pressure mechanical) failures and Brembo front-rotor warping under hard use are the recurring complaints — both common to the platform. Parts sourcing for the Holden-specific interior bits (dashboard, switchgear) is increasingly difficult.

Suburban 5 gens

Tahoe 5 gens

Trailblazer 2 gens

Traverse 3 gens

Trax 2 gens

Volt 2 gens