1995 Chevrolet 1500

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1995 Chevrolet 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:57.033Z

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

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 134 1996: 20 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 20 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1995 134 1996: 20 complaints 1996 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 20 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1995 134 1996: 20 complaints 1996 2007: 0 complaints 2007

1995: 134 complaints

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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% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

15% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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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 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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 reports

Most commonly citing power adjust and recliner.

Tires

4% · 5 reports

Most 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.