1995 Chevrolet K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 118 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (43% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/24/10*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t, size lt285/75r16 tires. While driving 70 mph, one of the rear tires exploded due to tread separation. The contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over three lanes, and crashed into the median. Two occupants sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2007
“ABS braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 mph. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005
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“Took truck in to have ABS checked, I was told the pump and module needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300.00. Then had he brake system checked and another location and found that pump pressure to all 4 wheels was equal, but ABS light comes on when started, but will reset w/ disconnection of the battery and/or fuse. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2003
“Consumer stated that while exiting vehicle, the bracket that retains driver's seat "exploded" causing seat to collapse backward. Ts”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2002
“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with windshield wipers as mentioned in recall 98 043 000. But, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2002
“Front left brake rotor broke loose from hub, resulting in loss of brake power on left, and caused vehicle to swerve to right. Gmc has issued a tsb on problem. Dealer will be notified. *ak the friction surface ring broke loose from the hub, an annular fracture of the rotor, chevrolet declined any customer assistance. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2001
“Failure occurred when trying to use windshield wipers in rain. NHTSA # 98v15000 recall on this failure, but dealer and chevrolet customer service said my truck was not part of recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2001
“After stopping at a stop sign, consumer proceeded to pull into intersection when spare tire fell off vehicle, causing vehicle behind consumer to go airborn. Consumer stated that spare tire somehow fell off, and caused other driver to be injured. Please provide any further information. Please provide any further information. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2001
“Windshield wipers fail to work due to a malfunction solder joint. Campaign #98043 wipers. While driving windshield wipers are needed or when cleaning windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer stated sometimes they won't go off. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak consumer is questioning why the dealer inisists that this vehicle is not covered under recall regarding windshield wiper problems. *slc”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 118 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500. The most complained-about area is visibility (43% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet K1500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 125,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.