9 models · 205,036 MOT tests
Chevrolet reliability
Chevrolet cars fail 46.6% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Chevrolet on MOT results is the Chevrolet Trax; the least is the Chevrolet Aveo.
Ranked
Every Chevrolet model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Trax2013–2019 cars | Small SUV | 5,008 | 32.7% | Below average |
| 2 | Chevrolet Orlando2010–2016 cars | MPV and people carrier | 14,395 | 40.6% | Below average |
| 3 | Chevrolet Cruze2009–2018 cars | Family hatchback | 17,922 | 39.2% | Below average |
| 4 | Chevrolet Captiva2006–2018 cars | Family SUV | 24,509 | 46.9% | Below average |
| 5 | Chevrolet Lacetti2004–2011 cars | Family hatchback | 8,809 | 52.3% | Well below average |
| 6 | Chevrolet Kalos2005–2010 cars | Small car | 10,324 | 53.6% | Well below average |
| 7 | Chevrolet Spark2005–2019 cars | City car | 51,224 | 44.8% | Well below average |
| 8 | Chevrolet Matiz2004–2014 cars | City car | 40,293 | 49.4% | Well below average |
| 9 | Chevrolet Aveo2007–2015 cars | Small car | 32,552 | 50.6% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Chevrolet reliability questions
Are Chevrolet cars reliable?
Chevrolet cars fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 205,036 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Chevrolet?
On MOT results, the Chevrolet Trax: it fails 32.7% of first tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Chevrolet should I avoid?
The Chevrolet Aveo has the weakest MOT record of the Chevrolet range (51% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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