1995 Chevrolet C3500

○ Not enough data
1995 Chevrolet C3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:36.029Z

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
47
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1995: 47 complaints 1995 47 1996: 26 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 47 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 47 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints 2018

1995: 47 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19880
19897
19905
19913
19928
199315
199418
199547
199626
20180

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

34% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

23% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet C3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times and the vehicle was restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-18

Power train

21% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

Electrical system

21% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing switch and module.

Visibility

15% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1997-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-06-01 Driver's seat frame failure
  2. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet C3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 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 C3500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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