1995 Chevrolet C Series(light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 23, 1999 · 43 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C Series(light) years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light). That is the most of any C Series(light) model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 16%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 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 C Series(light) problems

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

Power Train7
Seats7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Equipment4
Parking Brake4
Air Bags3
Seat Belts3
Electrical System2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Exterior Lighting2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train716%———
Seats716%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic716%———
Equipment49%———
Parking Brake49%———
Air Bags37%———
Seat Belts37%———
Electrical System25%———
Engine and Engine Cooling25%———
Exterior Lighting25%———
Structure25%———
Visibility25%———
Fuel System, Other12%———
Service Brakes, Air12%———
Steering12%———
Suspension12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———
Wheels12%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 25 complaints
1995: 251995251996: 161996161997: 1199711999: 119991

n = 43 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet C Series(light) recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light).

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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.

When braking, the brake light does not come on. Consumer replaced bulbs, relay, and the fuses, the brake light still does not work.

Service Brakes, Air · received Jun 23, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 840962

Transmission fluid leak. *ak

Power Train · received Mar 18, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 515307

Transmission has gone out twice; also, having trouble with brakes, vehicle loses power which makes it go very slowly. *ak

Power Train · received Oct 30, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 804319

Headlights create black bars at night, distorting driver's vision.

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 12, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 507288

Seat latch fails to keep seat back in place while braking hard. *dh

Seats · received Jun 27, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 505920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light)?

Owners most often report power train, seats, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light)?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light) a good year?

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