1995 Chevrolet 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 6, 2014 · 134 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 1500 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet 1500. That is the most of any 1500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (65 complaints, 49%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility65 · ~30,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
Air Bags16 · ~120,000 mi
Seats14
Tires5
Electrical System4 · ~133,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Steering3 · ~50,000 mi
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility problems6549%30,000“windshield wipers” (68%)—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1713%———
Air Bags1612%120,000——
Seats1410%———
Tires54%———
Electrical System43%133,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling32%———
Steering32%50,000——
Structure32%———
Vehicle Speed Control32%———
Equipment21%———
Exterior Lighting21%———
Seat Belts21%———
Child Seat11%———
Fuel System, Gasoline11%———
Latches/locks/linkages11%———
Power Train11%———
Service Brakes11%140,000——
Service Brakes, Air11%———
Unknown or Other11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 51 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 181997181998: 141998141999: 511999512000: 172000172001: 8200182002: 122002122003: 6200362004: 1200412005: 2200522006: 2200622007: 1200712014: 120141

n = 134 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet 1500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving on local road brakes failed, had to downshift and use emergency brake to stop truck. I found out after investigating, that the brake lines had rusted so badly that the hydraulic pressure blew out the brakeline to the front driverside wheel. Turns out that this is a common problem on…

Service Brakes · received Feb 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10563237

Through normal operation my seat on the driver side just broke at the framing under neat the seat. I feel this is a safety problem with the manufactures as the metal used is very thin and so it broke. *tr

Seats · received Oct 3, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10204774

Dt*: the contact stated the buckle system gets stuck when trying to release the infant from the child safety seat and would not unlatch. The car seat was a convertible seat with a lap over belt to secure the infant passenger. The contact called and said they received a copy of the complaint by…

Child Seat · received Oct 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10171347

Continental tires purchased 9/26/2003 size p235/75r15 sport lt. On 9/02/06 2 tires were flat. The tires were taken to walmart store # 1367. The technician would not repair the tires as he stated they were weather rotted. The tires only had ~30,000 miles . Upon negotiation all 4 tires were examined…

Tires · received Sep 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168135

Dash board has broken loose from front of vehicle. Problems that seem to be part of the break are , oil prssure guage flucuates, and battery shows discharge when the alternator is working prperly, also the radio stays on when engine is cut off and key out,, replaced oil pressure sending unit, did…

Electrical System · received Dec 15, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145281

Other Chevrolet 1500 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 150003
1996 1500200
19951340

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet 1500?

Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 65 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.