1995 Chevrolet K3500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“On march 21, 2004 iwas traveling from miami to orlando when one of my truck tire blew the tread off the tire. At this time I saw a fhp and stop to report the the incident(report # 02273824) this is the second time that this happens with this tires, I still have four more install on my truck and I'm afraid that something worse occours with this tires. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2004
“When the brakes were applied the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to the dealership where mechanic indicated the problem was caused by a metal brake line. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2003
“Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Sometimes the windshield wipers don't work at all. The dealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Truck not under recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · May 1999
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“Driver's side bucket electrical seat will snap back, pulling consumer to back seat when applying brake. ,front seat snaps off. Consumer made a bracket for it. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Oct 1997
“On wet pavement the front ABS brakes will fail, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a crash. *ak consumer states that ABS is designed to brake 70 percent in the front and 30 percent in the back, 2 wheels are stopping 8400 pounds and the back 4 tires are stopping 3600 pounds. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Fuel injectors were defective, and they kept disintegrading. Also, had to keep replacing them twice. Engine missed and ran roughly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated vehicle was out of warranty, there was nothing they could do. Also, dealer stated it was because of fuel consumer was burning. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline
Recalls - 1 campaign
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).
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet K3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K3500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet K3500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.