1995 Chevrolet Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 26, 2004 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Explorer years
Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Explorer. That ranks 4th out of 7 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 160,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 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 Explorer problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~160,000 mi
Power Train1
Structure1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling120%160,000——
Power Train120%———
Structure120%———
Tires120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 2 complaints
1998: 2199822000: 1200012002: 1200212004: 120041

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet Explorer recalls (0)

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

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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.

After parking the vehicle a fire started underneath the hood. *ak *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10071594

Consumer states that while driving the transmission went out.*jb

Power Train · received May 16, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8010012

Vehicle driving south on interstate near atlanta. Tread on rear drivers side delaminated and blew out causing loss of control and car to flip in medial of highway. Incident sounds exactly like other incidents recently reported in newspaper accounts. It was a hot summer day. Vehicle was totalled and…

Tires · received Aug 7, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 726884

Throttle stuck and vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, in order to miss a truck ahead consumer had to turn onto the sidewalk and throw the vehicle in park, consumer restarted the vehicle at which time the engine raced as if consumers foot was all the way down on the acelerator. *et

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 15, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 781274

Vehicle constantly skids/fishtails due to truck being heavier in front because of the engine weight.

Structure · received Jul 6, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 780103

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Explorer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet Explorer a good year?

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