1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 16, 2012 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Not enough data 32nd of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 32nd out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 Silverado 1500 problems

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

Air Bags1 · ~124,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~124,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1 · ~208,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%124,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Exterior Lighting133%124,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———
Steering133%208,000——
Structure133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 1 complaints
2009: 1200912011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

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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.

Brake lines broke while driving and exhaust system replaced due to excessive rust. The whole under body frame, drive train has excessive rusting. The inside of the taillight brackets have also rusted and the lights fell out while driving. Only 98000 miles, well maintain and been kept garage while…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 16, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10461953

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet silverado 1500 . The contact stated that the steering wheel frame was rusted, which disturbed the vehicle handling on the road. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted but were unable to repair the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000 and the current…

Steering · received May 19, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10402039

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and he felt that this was a safety issue. The current and failure mileages were 124,000. Updated 03/09/09. *lj no police report was given. The consumer…

Air Bags · received Feb 10, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10258261

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.