1995 Chevrolet C10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C10 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet C10. That is the most of any C10 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (22 complaints, 55%), typically at around 78,621 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 40owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet C10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22 | 55% | 78,621 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 78,621 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet C10 recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Risk: This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Risk: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
Risk: This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.
Seat belts:front
Problem: If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Risk: If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Fix: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Seat belts:front
Problem: These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
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
- Steering shaft separations (PE95052) — opened Oct 25, 1995, closed Mar 22, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c10. The vehicle has cooper mastercraft tires, size p225/70r15. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle drove as if it were out of balance. The contact pulled over and discovered a knot in the front driver side tire. He continued to drive and the tire eventually…
Consumer's vehicle is experiencing the same windsheild whiper defect stated in recall number 98 v 150 000, but their vehicle is not included by it's vin number. Ph
Consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working, also the egr valve was replaced. Ts *jb
While in motion, the windshield wipers work intermittently or fail all together. Most of the time they are inoperable. *jg
When it is humid or raining the wipers may or may not work. They start then won't stop or don't start at all. The dealers i've been to two say there was a recall for my year truck but not from the plant mine was built at. Please nail these ?!@#$% before someone gets hurt badly. Thank you. Dt *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C10?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, seats problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C10?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet C10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C10 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.