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The Shoddiest Trucks Ever Built - 27 Of The Worst Trucks Ever Made, Ranked In Order
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The Shoddiest Trucks Ever Built – 25 Of The Worst Trucks Ever Made, Ranked In Order
Scott Croker
| 4/14/26
Are you in the market for a new pickup truck? Then take heed: not all trucks are created equal. Some of these beasts of the road may look impressive on the outside, but trust us - they're nothing but trouble!
Continue reading for a list of some truck models to think twice about before making a purchase...you've been warned!
The 1999 Chevy Silverado Was A Nightmare
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Before getting upset at us, let's be clear; the Chevy Silverado is one of the greatest pickup trucks of all-time and an icon in the market. The 1999 version, however, was a nightmare that could have easily ruined the automakers' reputation for excellence.
For whatever reason, Chevy decided to knowingly put one of the worst engines on the market inside their flagship truck. It made the Silverado sluggish and impossible for their target demographic to use. Luckily, Chevy quickly realized their mistake and fixed the problem in the following years.
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The Explorer Sport Trac Was Not Worth The Price Tag
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The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was only produced for four years due to its small cargo space. Although many people liked the truck, others didn't see the point of turning an SUV into a truck. Someone at Ford thought that replacing the Explorer's cargo with a bed would be a good idea, but it failed shortly after.
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Despite having a small bed, the truck was still incredibly expensive and consumers were better off spending their money on a spacious and more reliable truck.
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The F-250 and F-350 Are Sore Spots In The Pickup World
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Ford's F-150 isn't the only truck with issues; the F-250 and F-350 have had problems too. In 2006, engine failure was a common complaint for both models.
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2008 saw customers returning their F-250s due to shaky suspensions. The same model also suffered from premature breaking and unintended acceleration.
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The Mitsubishi L200 Is Known For Its Rust Problems
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Mitsubishi's Triton (or L200 in the US) is a compact pickup truck, first released in 1978 as the Forte. Its small size makes sense, given Japan's focus on minimalism.
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Unfortunately, it has been plagued by rust problems - one owner reported finding it under their vehicle within a year of its production date.
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The 2009 Hummer Was A Huge Eyesore
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There was a time when the Hummer was one of the most popular trucks on the road. Built for the military, the iconic car was eventually redesigned for public consumption. After years of unrivaled success, the 2009 model nearly ruined the manufacturer.
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The 2009 Hummer was expensive and had a terrible miles-per-gallon rating. The huge car became an eyesore at the time when people wanted smaller cars with high fuel efficiency, not horsepower and muscle.
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The 2005 Toyota Tundra's Engine Was All Wrong
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The Toyota Tundra has made a solid home for itself in the truck market since arriving on the scene with a lot of problems. Initially released in 2000, the 2005 Tundra model was one of the worst.
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Compared to the competition, Toyota failed to deliver the goods, and the Tundra was noted as being the least powerful full size truck at the time. An overhaul came in 2007, vastly improving the performance of the truck, turning it into one of the country's most popular.
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The 1972 Ford Courier Was Underbuilt
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The 1972 Ford Courier was a Ford in name only. When the company decided to bring back the truck after a 12- year absence, they took the easy way out, paying Mazda to use their B-Series.
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Essentially, what would have been sold in the United States as the Mazda B-Series pickup truck was instead rebranded as a Ford. Consumers were able to see through Ford's trickery and sales slumped. After four years on the market, Ford pulled the plug on their strange Mazda experiment.
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The Chevy SSR Didn't Last Long On The Market
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The Chevy SSR was a hybrid pickup truck/sedan that was released in 2017. It received mixed reviews from consumers, who found it to be retro and stylish but not powerful enough.
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After three years on the market, Chevrolet pulled the plug on the car.
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The 2013 Toyota Tacoma Missed The Mark
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In 2013, Toyota's Tacoma pickup truck was beginning to show its age. The new model didn't offer many improvements over the previous generation. The utilitarian car was perfect for the working person, but not the technology-driven consumer.
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There were also six recalls on the Tacoma, all for faulty parts that increased the risk of a crash. In 2016, the Tacoma finally got the tech makeover it deserved, turning this truck from unlovable dud to immaculate stud.
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The 2006 Nissan Frontier Was Recalled Seven Times
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The 2006 Nissan Frontier is a vehicle we're still trying to forget about. The pickup truck had a number of transmission issues as well as seven factory recalls. What's the point of even buying a truck if it's always going to be in the shop?
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Three of the seven recalls created massive complications for Nissan. Its fuel system, suspension, and engine were all recalled after reports of failures leading to crashes. If you're looking for a new truck on the used market, this is one to avoid!
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The Chevrolet Avalanche Had Malfunctions
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The Chevrolet Avalanche was only in production from 2001 to 2013 and has seen two generations within that time. Though it seemed like a promising truck, there might be a reason that you can only buy used models in the present day. Still, you might want to avoid getting a used model altogether.
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Owners of the Avalanche have cited speedometer malfunctions, causing people to get pulled over for speeding when they weren't intending to. In its early years, the Avalanche has also experienced transmission failures and excessive oil consumption.
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The GMC Canyon Was A Fire Hazard
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The GMC Canyon looks like it was built to last, but most owners probably decided that they wouldn't even want to keep it that long. Though it was built as an upscale truck, people have experienced problems with its transmission, fuel system, and cabin electronics.
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It comes in a variety of sizes yet it still can't stand up to its main rivals. To add insult to injury, the Canyon has been recalled at least once due to a damaged fuel line that could create a fuel leak, ultimately leading to a fire.
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The Nissan Titan Caused Problems For Its Owners
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One the best things about the Nissan Titan is that it often is sold at a discounted price – and that's probably because of how poorly it performs as a truck. While it does have a spacious cab and can haul a hefty load. Still, it doesn't do enough to compete with its chief rivals.
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