1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 15, 2012 · 23 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C/K Pickups years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That ranks 6th out of 8 C/K Pickups model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 26%), typically at around 116,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems

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

Visibility6 · ~116,500 mi
Seats4 · ~200,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~214,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~58,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~160,000 mi
Structure2 · ~100,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~90,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~140,000 mi
Steering1 · ~65,100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility626%116,500——
Seats417%200,000——
Air Bags29%214,000——
Electrical System29%58,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic29%160,000——
Structure29%100,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)14%90,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling14%———
Fuel System, Gasoline14%140,000——
Steering14%65,100——
Tires14%197,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 5 complaints
1998: 2199821999: 2199922003: 5200352004: 1200412005: 4200542006: 3200632008: 2200822009: 3200932012: 120121

n = 23 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (1)

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Visibility:windshield wiper/washerApr 28, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V159000 · 1,755,876 vehicles

Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
  • Headlight (EA00024) — opened Sep 26, 2000, closed Dec 21, 2001.

Recent owner reports

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

Did not have an accident but my passinger side air bag sensor mounted on the frame rusted off and was hanging by the wires i went to replace it but dealer discontinued this very important part and auto part stores tell me its a dealer part go figure, my vehicle is in great shape and has a long time…

Air Bags · received May 15, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10458600

While driving, the tire came apart on the inside and blew off the complete front panel. The tire lining separated on the inside therefore air got between the linings and blew apart.*tr

Tires · received May 1, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10267469

Well my whole family has owned this truck and it was passed down to me i drive it all the time and i have put it in the ditch due to my window wipers work when they want and on the hwy all the salt builds up and i cant see the road. *tr

Visibility · received Feb 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10259511

The low med don't work on my z-71 off road s it blows ho at all times. *tr

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Feb 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10259513

Windshield wipers work when they want . Turn them on and they may work ,then stop as you drive, sometimes they go to intermittent mode when they want or stop completely you have to pull off the road and manually pull on them to get them started , this works for a mile or so then they stop again on…

Visibility · received Oct 28, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10246950

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?

Owners most often report visibility, seats, air bags problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.