1995 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 457 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. That ranks 2nd out of 30 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (163 complaints, 36%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 50 crashes, 8 fires, 34 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 8 defect investigations involving it.
- 457owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 8NHTSA investigations
- 50complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 163 | 36% | 120,000 | “abs brakes” (20%) | — |
| Seats problems | 87 | 19% | 100,833 | “driver seat” (40%) | — |
| Visibility problems | 50 | 11% | — | “windshield wipers” (32%) | — |
| Tires | 33 | 7% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 32 | 7% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 25 | 5% | 236,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 305,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet Suburban recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "park" position, the "park" indicator light may not illuminate.
Risk: The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
Air bags
Problem: The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
Fix: The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new label and can install the label themselves or have a dealer install it.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Risk: This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
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
- Oem hitch receiver platform cracking (DP00001) — opened Jan 31, 2000, still open.
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Headlight (EA00024) — opened Sep 26, 2000, closed Dec 21, 2001.
- Battery leaks acid (EA00013) — opened May 2, 2000, closed Jun 28, 2002.
- Drivers seat failure (PE97027) — opened Jun 17, 1997, closed Oct 31, 1997.
- Underseat vehicle fires (PE96056) — opened Sep 17, 1996, closed Mar 17, 1997.
- Steering shaft separations (PE95052) — opened Oct 25, 1995, closed Mar 22, 1996.
- Poor brake performance (EA95026) — opened Sep 20, 1995, closed Sep 20, 2001, led to recall 01I006000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1995 chevrolet suburban, consumer writes in regard to windshield wiper motor failure. The consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the recall repair.
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Other Chevrolet Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 44 | 1 |
| 2023 Suburban | 130 | 3 |
| 2022 Suburban | 124 | 4 |
| 2021 Suburban | 200 | 12 |
| 2020 Suburban | 44 | 4 |
| 2019 Suburban | 78 | 3 |
| 2018 Suburban | 84 | 4 |
| 2017 Suburban | 141 | 5 |
| 2016 Suburban | 220 | 6 |
| 2015 Suburban | 430 | 11 |
| 2014 Suburban | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 Suburban | 118 | 4 |
| 2012 Suburban | 101 | 4 |
| 2011 Suburban | 148 | 3 |
| 2010 Suburban | 117 | 3 |
| 2009 Suburban | 106 | 5 |
| 2008 Suburban | 213 | 4 |
| 2007 Suburban | 292 | 4 |
| 2006 Suburban | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 Suburban | 129 | 6 |
| 2004 Suburban | 204 | 4 |
| 2003 Suburban | 301 | 5 |
| 2002 Suburban | 286 | 2 |
| 2001 Suburban | 440 | 6 |
| 2000 Suburban | 282 | 8 |
| 1999 Suburban | 634 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 201 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 414 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 360 | 3 |
| 1995 | 457 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, seats, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 163 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.