1995 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 79 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (44% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet pickup. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake failure service repair. The technician noticed failure in the brakes lines on the left side of the vehicle due to rust corrosion which was replaced in 2007. Recently, the identical failure occurred with the right side brake line. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had concern of the safety issue and the uncertainty of the defect without the experienced failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 167,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Electric · Oct 2007
“Dt: brakes caught fire while driving down the road, took vehicle to a mechanic and they said the brakes locked up, under the fender, the brake hub caught fire, due to overheating causing the brakes to catch fire.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005
“The rear window had popped out. The vehicle was out of warranty. Gm was notified and suggested the problem was due to mileage and nothing would be done. *ak *scc *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2003
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“Passenger front tire has 2 inch bubble sticking out the tread. This causes vehicle to vibrate. The tire was replaced with a spare and under warranty. Tire size p245/75r16 51,000 miles.*ak consumer stated that other two tires developed tread separation. Dot. # 7ba3 p7b 038 and 7ba3 p7b 497.*yh”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2002
“Windshield wipers were working intermittently, but now they have failed completely. Vehicle is a 1995 ,chevrolet, fleetside pick-up 4-wheel drive.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2002
“Dealership was informed of defect, says this model is not covered under recall policy. Will not fix unless paid for.no safety defect listed. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2001
“Damage was to the front drivers side. It was pushed in so bad that the frame in front was damaged and the vehicle had to be totaled . Driver's air bag never deployed. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2001
“There was a recall issued 2/11/99 stating solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. Consequence summary stated this condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing drivers visibility, etc. We took the vehicle to metro chevorlet and they stated there was no problem with the wipers and they did not fix or replace anything. However when I drove away I turned on the wipers and heard the motor motor running but the wipers did not work. The recall stated the dealed will replace the wiper motor and circuit board and cover and they did not.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2001
“The engine suddenly lost oil pressure. Engine then started making very loud noises and squeals. 2 mechanics say I need new engine.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2001
“Tire blowout, with complete tread separation- I have the tire(s) and the separted tread in my posession, it is available for evaluation. *ak (dot number: vdw8 tiresize: lt26575r16)”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is visibility (44% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 74,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. 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.