A generation is a collection of years for a specific model where there isn't much change in the design, parts used, or the manufacturing process. Model years within a generation often share the same problems making them incredibly helpful for predicting problems and overall cost of ownership.
We've run the numbers and think the 1st generation Cruze (2011—2015) should be avoided. It ranks dead last in our generation reliability rankings.
The Avalanche has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 1st generation (2002—2006) has been the least reliable.
The Aveo has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Blazer has 3 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (1995—2005) has been the least reliable.
The Bolt has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Camaro has 4 generations available in North American markets. The 5th generation (2010—2015) has been the least reliable.
The Cavalier has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 3rd generation (1995—2005) has been the least reliable.
The City Express has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Cobalt has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Colorado has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2013—2021) has been the least reliable.
The Corvette has 5 generations available in North American markets. The 6th generation (2005—2013) has been the least reliable.
The Cruze has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 1st generation (2011—2015) has been the least reliable.
The Equinox has 3 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2010—2017) has been the least reliable.
The Express has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The HHR has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Impala has 4 generations available in North American markets. The 8th generation (2000—2005) has been the least reliable.
The Lumina has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (1995—2001) has been the least reliable.
The Malibu has 5 generations available in North American markets. The 7th generation (2008—2012) has been the least reliable.
The Malibu Hybrid has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 9th generation (2016—2018) has been the least reliable.
The Malibu Maxx has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Monte Carlo has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 6th generation (2000—2007) has been the least reliable.
The Orlando has 0 generation available in North American markets.
The Prizm has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The SS has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The SSR has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Silverado has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2007—2012) has been the least reliable.
The Silverado 1500 has 3 generations available in North American markets. The 3rd generation (2014—2018) has been the least reliable.
The Silverado 1500 Hybrid has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2009—2013) has been the least reliable.
The Silverado 2500 has 4 generations available in North American markets. The 1st generation (1999—2006) has been the least reliable.
The Silverado 3500 has 4 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2007—2013) has been the least reliable.
The Sonic has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Spark has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 3rd generation (2009—2015) has been the least reliable.
The Spark EV has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Suburban has 6 generations available in North American markets. The 9th generation (2000—2006) has been the least reliable.
The Tahoe has 5 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2000—2006) has been the least reliable.
The Tahoe Hybrid has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Trailblazer has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 1st generation (2002—2009) has been the least reliable.
The Traverse has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 1st generation (2009—2017) has been the least reliable.
The Trax has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Uplander has 1 generation available in North American markets.
The Volt has 2 generations available in North American markets. The 2nd generation (2016—2019) has been the least reliable.
The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.