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1995 Chevrolet K15: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 38 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (24% of complaints).

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recalls
38
owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (24%)

Common problems

Computed from 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)24% · 9 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)21% · 8 complaints
Seats11% · 4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)11% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)8% · 3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)8% · 3 complaints
Was traveling 30mph when an individual ran out into traffic. Slammed on brakes, and pedal went to floor. ABS kicked in for awhile. Then, there was no pressure for braking. Rearended vehicle in front. Took vehicle in to have brakes checked, and mechanic could not find any problems. Prior to accident, was informed brakes were a problem if applied. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2000
Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes windshield wipers will not come on at all. The problem was reported to the dealership. Problem was corrected at owner's expense. Truck not include in recall # 98v150001 due to VIN. *ak.et.Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2000
ABS brake failure, when at any speed at an emergeny stop, brakes lock up, and there is loss of control of vehicle. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1996
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Driver's side seat frame cracked, causing seat to go into a reclining position. *ak consumer states poor design of seat frame allows seat movement reslting in noise and then cracking of seat riser. *slcOwner report · Seats · Sep 1996
Driving down highway lady in front slammed on her brakes, consumer attempted to slam on brakes and there were no brakes, rearended into the lady's vehicle. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1996
Manual transmission, 5 speed, when in reverse vehicle and releasing the cluth vehicle acclerates at a speed of 30mph. *akOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 1996
Brake pedal fades to the floor, replaced master cylinder on two occasions and other parts, to no avail. Tt dealer has turned front rotors, oiled rear brakes, turned brake drums, and replaced master cylinder twice, however brakes still grind and go to the floor. Front end alignment complete due to uneven tire wear, consumer did not give any specific tire information. *slcOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1995
Driver/passenger side seatbelts will not properly retract to retain occupants, too much slack. Sunvisior to large, blocks driving view. Please describe details.Owner report · Structure · Mar 1995
Purchase truck new only had a month the engine stop work making a noise before stop working the tire wear out replace them for the second time. TtOwner report · Tires
Steering column rattles afterwards then steering locked up. A bolt which was installed and should not have caused failures. Steering still having problems. TtOwner report · Steering

When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Is the 1995 Chevrolet K15 reliable?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K15. The most complained-about area is air bags (24% of complaints).

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.