1995 Chevrolet C20
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving atany speed in rainy weather windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-09
Structure
2 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.
Air bags
2 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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In a frontal vehicle collision travelling at 30 MPH the seat belt failed to retraint driver, and air bag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-22
During impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy and driver's side seat belt did not lock. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14
Seat belts
2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-02-24Power train95V026000 Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
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1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-22 Steering shaft separations
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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.
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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).
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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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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V242000 · Seat belts
- Recall 95V026000 · Power train
- Recall 96V004000 · Steering
- Recall 95V241000 · Seat belts
- Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 96E010000 · Seats
- Recall 97V037000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Chevrolet C20 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 C20?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C20 have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.