1995 Chevrolet C3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet C3500. That is the most of any C3500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (11 complaints, 23%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet C3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 23% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 19% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 15% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 15% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 9% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet C3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500.
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
- 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c3500 equipped with achilles desert hawk a/p tires, size lt225/75r16. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly shook violently. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact found that the rear passenger side tire…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the injection pump needed to…
I have a 1995 3500 dully 6.5 turbo, eng f, serial # [xxx]. I bought it 4 years ago 170,000 miles. This truck is used for towing and hauling heavy loads in my business.. One month after i bought it and after several stalls (creating some close calls) and hard starting and after several attempts at…
Windshield wiper motor and wipers failed during rain. Leave the switch on and hope they start working again. This truck not included in recall, but does the same thing as recalled trucks. Transmission refuses to shift from first to second gears. Stop truck, shut off engine, restart and proceed…
Problems with steering on 1995 chevrolet c3500 crew cab pickup. *mr while traveling on the highway, the steering wheel started to vibrate then moved from side to side. The consumer felt that he was going to lose control of the vehicle. As the consumer slowed to stop, it was difficult to hold the…
Other Chevrolet C3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 C3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 C3500 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 47 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C3500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C3500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.