1995 Chevrolet 1500
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 134
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility
None on file
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 134 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 2007 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
49% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Service brakes
15% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving on local road brakes failed, had to downshift and use emergency brake to stop truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-06
Air bags
12% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling at 45 MPH, another vehicle made an illegal turn, causing consumer to lose control and hit the other vehicle. None of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-14
While stopped in my 1995 Chevrolet silverado 4 wheel drive pickup (Short bed, step side) I was re-ended by an SUV (Pathfinder) doing approximately 45MPH. The truck bed crashed into the cab and and dented it. The driver seat broke, frame bent, etc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-04
While driving vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the air bag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-14
Seats
10% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust and recliner.
Tires
4% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Chevrolet 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 65 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Chevrolet 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet 1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.