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1995 Chevrolet K2500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 68 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 11.3 times the median K2500 year — the 1995 model ranks #1 of 9 K2500 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 18 reports (27% of the total).

68

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other K2500 years?

K2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted68 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 6 complaints1990: 3 complaints1991: 8 complaints1992: 6 complaints1993: 8 complaints1994: 22 complaints1995: 68 complaints1996: 1 complaints
K2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet K2500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1826%
Visibility & Wipers1116%
Fuel System1116%
Engine57%
Seats46%
Electrical System34%
Transmission34%
Body & Structure34%
Airbags23%
Speed Control23%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Lighting11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Trailer Hitch11%
Latches & Locks11%
Other11%

Does the 1995 Chevrolet K2500 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

Defect

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I HAVE SEEN RECALLS FOR OTHER CHEVROLET PICKUPS OF THE SAME YEAR (95) WITH ABS FAILURES. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH STOPPING DISTANCE IN LOW SPEED SITUATIONS MANY TIMES. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL FOR THE FIRST 25-50 FEET, IT SEEMS TO FREE-WHEEL. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE. I HAVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 14, 2002 · crash

“WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO START ABOUT 20% OF THE TIME WHEN TURNED ON. SHAKING THE WIPERS WILL CAUSE THEN TO START AND WORK CORRECTLY FOR A WHILE. VEHICLE HAS PULL WHEN BRAKEING AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR 5-10 MILES. PULL IS UNPREDICTABLE. SOMETIMES RIGHT, SOMETIMES LEFT, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 4, 1995

“THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT 4 TIMES IN 125,000 MILES. EVERY DEALER KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND SAYS THEY REPLACE THIS MORETHAN ANYTHING ELSE. OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW CARRY SPARE FUEL PUMPS. IT MUST BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND I GET THE SAME PUMP WITH NO CHANGES EACK TIME. I THINK SOME PRODUCT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

“CAR SURGING AND RUNNING ROUGH BECAUSE OF LEAKING BASE GASKET. THE GASKET WAS CHANGED BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“VEHICLE STALLS AT 55 MPH DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILURE. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE STALLS. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS CRACKED AND BROKE. WHEN TAKING OFF AND COMING TO A STOP THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORWARD. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · September 30, 1997

1995 Chevrolet K2500 — common questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet K2500 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 68 complaints put the 1995 model at #1 of 9 K2500 years. It is one of the K2500 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 K2500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (18 complaints), visibility & wipers (11 complaints), fuel system (11 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chevrolet K2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Chevrolet K2500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Chevrolet K2500 under NHTSA investigation?

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

Which Chevrolet K2500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the K2500 years to avoid are 1995. The cleanest record among K2500 years belongs to 1988.

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.