1995 Chevrolet 1500

○ Not enough data
1995 Chevrolet 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:39:31.281Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 20 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1995: 134 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19888
19897
19914
199220
199314
199444
1995134
199620
20070

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 49%

49% of complaints: visibility — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD BRAKES FAILED, HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140206

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030714

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, 20030104

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970714

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power adjust and recliner.

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.