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1995 Chevrolet Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 263 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (54% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.

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0
recalls
263
owner complaints
0
fire reports
124,000
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 campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 124,000 mi)Weak spot: visibility (54%)

Common problems

Computed from 263 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)54% · 141 complaints
Seats10% · 27 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7% · 17 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5% · 14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)4% · 10 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)4% · 10 complaints
Frame rust. All parts connected to frame. Parts holding tanks etc. Excessive rust. Bands cables lines. Excessive rustingOwner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2015
The 16 inch spare tire wheel fell out from underneath the truck while driving. After taking truck to replace spare the spare tire hoist cable had broke. The cross brackets were rusted and beyond repair. The end of truck frame itself is rusted away. I see many issues coming because of excessive rust.Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2015
While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2013
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While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2013
Front seatbelt on 1995 chevy silverado truck is defective but dealer cannot replace it because the part is discontinued. Junkyards and dismantlers do not have it because the truck is "too old." *trOwner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2008
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was equipped with al cardone brake calibers, model# a118-4300, a118-4299. While the contact was traveling approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged with no power response. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of the proceeding vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The contact and the driver in the other vehicle were injured. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to a local collision center. The cause of failure was contributed to the front right calibers stuck in an open position. The vehicle identification number was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 5/3/10 *cnOwner report · Equipment · Mar 2008
In ur z71 offroads chevrolet truck with the 6.7 engine{400 detroit diesel with turbo} the inner fuel pump goes out frequently I have replaced it already once and the dang thing is going out again and I don't have the money to replace it again it cost me $1,367.00 the last time. I love my truck and I think it would be a smart move to check out why the inner fuel pumps keep going out. Please check this out and let me know something. Thank you for listening to me and I hope this problem can get resolved soon cause my truck is sitting and I love to drive my truck, I love my chevrolet truck nothing else will ever beat a chevrolet to me. *trOwner report · Fuel System, Other · May 2006
Dt*: the contact stated while driving in the rain the windshield wipers work intermittently and the windshield wiper motor made a grinding noise. Although the dealership was contacted, no repairs were made. The windshield wiper mot failed and had to be replaced. *akOwner report · Visibility · Feb 2006
Dt: the contact stated the tread came off three of the four tires in the last four months. The tires were purchased on 10-6-1999. The tires were taken to the dealership where he purchased them, and they offered him a 25% discount on the new tires. *akOwner report · Tires · Jul 2005
Dt: contact s had an automobile accident three months ago. While driving at 45 mph a dog ran across contact's vehicle and it hit a tree. Most of the damage was done right in the middle of the car. The upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Did not think the passenger's side has an air bag because of the year of the car. He was the only one in the car at the time. The contact sustained an injury. He cut his tongue. He has not talked to a dealer or the manufacturer. *akOwner report · Air Bags · Jul 2005

When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

NHTSA has 263 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. The most complained-about area is visibility (54% of complaints).

At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Silverado problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 124,000 miles or less.

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