1995 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 22, 2010 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VAN years
More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 4th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet VAN
1992-1996 Chevrolet Sport Van photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet VAN problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Air Bags4
Suspension3
Visibility3
Seats2
Tires2
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling525%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic525%———
Air Bags420%———
Suspension315%———
Visibility315%———
Seats210%———
Tires210%———
Equipment15%———
Fuel System, Gasoline15%———
Structure15%———
Vehicle Speed Control15%———
Wheels15%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 5 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 4199741998: 2199821999: 2199922000: 5200052001: 3200132003: 1200312007: 1200712010: 120101

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)

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

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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.

1995 chevrolet van caught fire, driver of vehicle unknown. *bf (ohio traffic report # 10-0258-91)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10340072

Riding down the road, stopping at a stop light/stop sign, and taking off from sign/light. Acts like it's going to cut off and sometimes does. When i take off, i'm not sure whether it's going to go or cut off (sorta like you maybe getting ready to run out of gas)close to several accidents. If this…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 6, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10189895

When the vehicle was hit at 50 mph in the front, the center the air bags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified. *nlm the seat gave away as well. *scc

Seats · received Jan 9, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10002429

The shock absorber bracket broke off on front right frame due to rust and thin metal dealer will look at it but does not know if he can fix it to me this is a bad engineering job on gms part thank you. *ak

Suspension · received May 12, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 745244

The bead failure caused a flat, the tread separation failures became known when the tire was brought in for repair. All four tire had similar failures of tread separation. Only the one from canada had the bead failure. I will attempt to send photos. (dot number: vnhl1py406 tiresize: p235/75r15)

Tires · received May 9, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 745102

Other Chevrolet VAN years

1996 VAN →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 VAN110
2001 VAN140
2000 VAN220
1999 VAN150
1998 VAN160
1997 VAN270
1996 VAN280
1995200

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet VAN a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.