1995 Chevrolet C1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 22, 2012 · 209 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C1500 years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet C1500. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (115 complaints, 55%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet C1500 problems

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

Visibility115 · ~130,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic38
Seats23
Air Bags7
Structure7
Power Train6
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Electrical System4 · ~186,320 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Seat Belts4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility problems11555%130,000“windshield wipers” (69%)—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3818%———
Seats2311%———
Air Bags73%———
Structure73%———
Power Train63%———
Engine and Engine Cooling52%———
Electrical System42%186,320——
Fuel System, Gasoline42%———
Seat Belts42%———
Tires31%14,364——
Exterior Lighting21%———
Latches/locks/linkages21%———
Suspension21%———
Unknown or Other21%———
Child Seat10%———
Fuel System, Diesel10%———
Service Brakes, Air10%———
Vehicle Speed Control10%———
Wheels10%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 65 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 881997: 291997291998: 23231999: 651999652000: 35352001: 262001262002: 10102003: 2200322004: 332005: 2200522007: 112010: 2201022011: 112012: 120121

n = 209 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet C1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet C1500.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Driver's seat frame failure (EA97023) — opened Oct 31, 1997, closed Jun 1, 1999.

Recent owner reports

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

The windshield wipers on my 95 c1500 works randomly at best. The pump for the fluid also only works some of the time. Some times i'll turn of the wipers and it will take up to a minute for them to start working,other times they work fine and then still other times they don't work at all. Fluid…

Visibility · received Feb 22, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10448916

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C1500 EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA TEMPEST (N/A) P235/75/R15 TIRES, DOT NUMBER [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE BELT OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA…

Tires · received Jun 24, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10408829

I purchased a set of hankook tires h-101 275-60-15 at separate dates two of them separated at tread about six months ago did not hold on receipt dealer said could not help me thread wear was over half left now the send pair doing same dealer was ready to sell me another set ya right no thanks in…

Tires · received Sep 8, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354588

1995 chevrolet c1500 pick-up. Consumer express discontent regarding the replacement of several diesel injection pumps. *tgw the consumer stated the diesel injection pump has been replaced four times. Also, the starter had to be replaced. *jb

Electrical System · received Aug 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10348794

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The wipers would stop while in motion and occasionally failed to engage when prompted. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in recall…

Visibility · received Jul 24, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10197359

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C1500?

Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, seats problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 115 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet C1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.