1995 Chevrolet K1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet K1500. That is the most of any K1500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (52 complaints, 44%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 118owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet K1500 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 problems | 52 | 44% | 55,000 | “windshield wipers” (67%) | — |
| Seats | 26 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 14% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 293,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet K1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500.
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.
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE SEAT HEIGHT. THE LAP BELT PORTION EXITS THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AT AN EXTREME ANGLE THUS CAUSING EXCESS WEAR IN BOTH THE BELT FABRIC AND THE RETRACTOR COVER. THE BELT ALSO BECOMES ENTRAPPED IN THE SLIT CUT IN THE BELT RETRACTOR SO IT…
Seat rail broke apart, seat is loose and rocks back and forth. Dangerous to drive. *tr ## vin failed ##
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t, size lt285/75r16 tires. While driving 70 mph, one of the rear tires exploded due to tread separation. The contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over three lanes, and crashed into the median. Two occupants…
Abs braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 mph. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision. *jb
Other Chevrolet K1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 K1500 | 94 | 0 |
| 1995 | 118 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet K1500?
Owners most often report visibility, seats, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 52 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet K1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.