MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet C10

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1995 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-10-31T22:42:44.468Z

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
40
Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1995 40 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1995 40 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1995 40 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1995: 40 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

Known problem areas

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

Visibility

55% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

While in motion, the windshield wipers work intermittently or fail all together. Most of the time they are inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13

When it is humid or raining the wipers may or may not work. They start then won't stop or don't start at all. The dealers I've been to two say there was a recall for my year truck but not from the plant mine was built at.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it becomes hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-02

Service brakes

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Seats

13% · 5 reports

Air bags

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The air bags did not deploy in the accident. *ak consumer was injured in accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-12

Consumer was in an accident head on crash the frame was bent in the front the grill and the driver side air bag didn't deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-15

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-22 Steering shaft separations
  2. R
    1996-01-19Steering96V004000 The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to…

    Remedy: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1996-03-14Seat belts95V241000 If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(S).

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1996-04-11Vehicle speed control96V057000 These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

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    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

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  6. R
    1997-03-06Seats97V037000 Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

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  7. R
    1998-08-24Fuel system, gasoline98V187000 Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

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  8. R
    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

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  9. R
    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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  10. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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  11. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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  12. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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  13. R
    Date not on fileSeat belts95V242000 These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(S) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V242000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V004000 · Steering
  • Recall 95V241000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 97V037000 · Seats
  • Recall 98V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet C10 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 C10?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C10 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.