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1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other C/k Pickups years?

C/k Pickups NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted88 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 7 complaints1993: 12 complaints1994: 60 complaints1995: 23 complaints1996: 24 complaints1997: 85 complaints1998: 88 complaints1999: 43 complaints2000: 40 complaints2001: 28 complaints2002: 14 complaints
C/k Pickups NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers626%
Seats417%
Electrical System313%
Brakes29%
Airbags29%
Body & Structure29%
Steering14%
Engine14%
Fuel System14%
Tires & Wheels14%

Does the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V159000Visibility & WipersApril 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DEFECTIVE WIPER OPERATION ON CHEVROLET P/U HAS CAUSED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS IN RAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS ON RECALL FOR THE MOST PART, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN ONES INCLUDING MINE. I AND MY FAMILY HAVE EXPERIENCED WIPER FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WILL HAVE TO FIX IT MYSELF EVEN THOUGH THE MAJORITY ARE ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 10, 2008

“I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET C/K 1500 ID #[XXX] AND MY PASSENGER CHAIR IS COMING APART, SLIPPING BACK AND FORWARD ON IT'S OWN. I HAVE A NEPHEW THAT HAS THE SAME MODEL AND IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · May 15, 2000

“IN JULY 1998 I HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE SMOKE WAS SO INTENSE I HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND HOLD MY HEAD OUT IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. I LOST THE USE OF MY DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL SEAT MOTORS AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 16, 1998 · fire

“THE PAINT ON THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT STICK TO THE PRIMER, CAUSING THE PAINT TO FLAKE OFF AND NO LONGER PROTECT THE METAL FROM THE ELEMENTS, CAUSING RUST TO FORM ON THE BODY. THIS VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE REPAINTED TO PREVENT THE BODY FROM RUSTING AWAY. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 24, 2002

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THERE WAS A STOPPED VEHICLE ON A BRIDGE. THE CONTACT HIT THE STOPPED VEHICLE FROM THE REAR AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 10, 2006 · crash

1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups — common questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1995 C/k Pickups problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (6 complaints), seats (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Chevrolet C/k Pickups under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet C/k Pickups years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the C/k Pickups years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1994, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among C/k Pickups years belongs to 1990.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.