1995 Chevrolet 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 134 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (46% of complaints); the 1994 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
134
owner complaints
1
fire reports
120,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 120,000 mi)Weak spot: visibility (46%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)46% · 61 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)12% · 16 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)11% · 15 complaints
Seats10% · 14 complaints
Tires4% · 5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2% · 3 complaints
“While driving on local road brakes failed, had to downshift and use emergency brake to stop truck. I found out after investigating, that the brake lines had rusted so badly that the hydraulic pressure blew out the brakeline to the front driverside wheel. Turns out that this is a common problem on chevy trucks and there has not been a recall yet !!! Does someone have to get hurt or die before this design flaw gets recalled? The brake system is a major safety component of any vehicle, why is the NHTSA not acting on this? The entire brake line system needs replaced before the truck can be driven again. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2014
“Through normal operation my seat on the driver side just broke at the framing under neat the seat. I feel this is a safety problem with the manufactures as the metal used is very thin and so it broke. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2007
“Continental tires purchased 9/26/2003 size p235/75r15 sport lt. On 9/02/06 2 tires were flat. The tires were taken to walmart store # 1367. The technician would not repair the tires as he stated they were weather rotted. The tires only had ~30,000 miles . Upon negotiation all 4 tires were examined and determined all were the same condition. All were replaced. My complaint is for the safety of others with these tires,that age prematurely. The store said that they knew of no history of this with continental tires. Please advise of any info you have on this. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2006
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“Dash board has broken loose from front of vehicle. Problems that seem to be part of the break are , oil prssure guage flucuates, and battery shows discharge when the alternator is working prperly, also the radio stays on when engine is cut off and key out,, replaced oil pressure sending unit, did no good, replaced battery and alternator, did not help. Guages still not working properly and radio still stays on when it should be off. Seems to be in the wiring and maybe the ignition switch. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2005
“Dt: the contact stated windshield wipers were working intermittently since april 2005. A local mechanic found that there was a problem with the circuit board. There has been nothing done to correct this problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2005
“While stopped in my 1995 chevrolet silverado 4 wheel drive pickup (short bed, step side) I was re-ended by an suv (pathfinder) doing approximately 45mph. The truck bed crashed into the cab and and dented it. The driver seat broke, frame bent, etc. The airbag did not deploy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2002
“Consumer states that while driving 20mph the brake master failed, resulting in loss of brake functionality. Consumer collided into the rear of another vehicle. Ts”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2002
“Intermittently the windshield wipers fail while driving in the rain, the dealer was contacted while the vehicle was still under warrenty.*ak *yh”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2002
“Frame around bottom of driver's power seat broke, resulting in no stability for seat. Consumer concerned that seat will collapse if involved in a collision.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2002
“Windshield wipers work intermittently.they do not come on at all. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 18 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 134 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet 1500. The most complained-about area is visibility (46% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet 1500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 120,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.