1995 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 23, 2001 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sonoma years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Sonoma. That is the most of any Sonoma model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%). 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 Sonoma problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic250%———
Engine and Engine Cooling125%———
Visibility125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199711998: 1199811999: 1199912000: 120001

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)

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

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Abs braking system (EA94038) — opened Oct 31, 1994, closed Feb 28, 2000, led to recall 99I006000.

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 engine failed twice. Nlm

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 31, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 784674

There is a loud noise heard when driving over railroad tracks / wet pavement. The truck continued moving slowly down, but didn't stop. Swerved to the left to avoid rear ending another vehicle. *ak *yc

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 30, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 853435

Vehicle collision due to brakes experiencing extended stopping distance.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 28, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 532928

Windshield wipers failed causing poor visibility.

Visibility · received Dec 12, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 526143

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Sonoma?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet Sonoma a good year?

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