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1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 80 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 20.0 times the median Chevrolet Truck year — the 1995 model ranks #2 of 41 Chevrolet Truck years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across visibility & wipers (15), brakes (14), and transmission (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

80

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Chevrolet Truck years?

Chevrolet Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted81 complaints1960: 0 complaints1961: 0 complaints1962: 4 complaints1963: 0 complaints1964: 0 complaints1965: 0 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1972: 2 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 2 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 2 complaints1977: 5 complaints1978: 3 complaints1979: 2 complaints1980: 1 complaints1981: 4 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 3 complaints1985: 5 complaints1986: 4 complaints1987: 4 complaints1988: 27 complaints1989: 19 complaints1990: 18 complaints1991: 14 complaints1992: 15 complaints1993: 15 complaints1994: 53 complaints1995: 80 complaints1996: 81 complaints1997: 53 complaints1998: 37 complaints1999: 39 complaints2000: 23 complaints2001: 32 complaints2002: 45 complaints2003: 48 complaints
Chevrolet Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1519%
Brakes1418%
Seats810%
Transmission810%
Seat Belts56%
Body & Structure45%
Fuel System45%
Airbags45%
Speed Control45%
Electrical System45%
Engine34%
Tires & Wheels34%
Steering23%
Latches & Locks11%
Suspension11%

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

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

06E040000LightingMay 15, 2006 · 1,648 units

Defect

CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE WIPER MOTOR WILL OPERATE ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. I CONTACTED CAPITOL CHEVROLET AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL BY VIN# AND MY TRUCK WAS NOT ON THE LIST. I WANT CHEVROLET TO PUT MY TRUCK'S VIN# ON THE LIST. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET SHOULD FIX IT. THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · October 24, 1998

“2500 ABS BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DIESEL ENGINE HAS USED OIL ON A CONTINOUS BASIS, AND DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL BEARINGS, SEALS & GASKETS, 0NE PISTON, AND ONE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE. ENGINE CONTIUES TO USE EXCESSIVE OIL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“DT: 1995 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE BODY MESSED UP THE VACUUM LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, HE STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. ALSO, THE MECHANIC CLAIMED THIS PROBLEM WOULD PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM PASSING EMISSIONS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 10, 2004

“DRIVER SEAT METAL FRAME IS BROKEN. PASSENGER SEAT HAS PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF AND DOES NOT OPERATE AS IT SHOULD. I BELIEVE THAT BOTH ARE SAFETY ISSUES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · September 15, 2000

“THE SEAT BELT DIDNOT RETRACT AND I WAS THROWN INTO THE DASH OVER THE STEERING WHEEL GIVING ME 21 STITCHES IN MY FOREHEAD AND A BRUISED CHEST. ALSO, DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · November 22, 2000 · crash

1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — common questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 80 complaints put the 1995 model at #2 of 41 Chevrolet Truck years. It is one of the Chevrolet Truck years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (15 complaints), brakes (14 complaints), transmission (8 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

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

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Chevrolet Truck years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1997, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1998, 2001. The cleanest record among Chevrolet Truck years belongs to 1975.

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.