1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 72 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 14 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
6 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and switch/wiring.
4 of 23 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
Show complaint excerpts
SEAT LATCH FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.
NHTSA ODI report, 19990326
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACK UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER REPLACED FRAME ONCE, BUT DEFECT REOCCURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990210
2 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
I HAD A CHEVROLET PICKUP 1500 WITH THE TURBO 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT FROM DAY ONE. I WOULD BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF AND TURN ON BY ITSELF. WHEN I TOLD MECHANICS, THEY LAUGHED AT ME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031227
IN JULY 1998 I HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. THE SMOKE WAS SO INTENSE I HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND HOLD MY HEAD OUT IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030429
SAFETY TIMELINE
HEADLIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D
Campaign 03V159000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03V159000 (visibility) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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 C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.