1995 Chevrolet C3500
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
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 2018 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
34% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Fuel system, gasoline
23% · 11 reportsMost 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 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
Electrical system
21% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing switch and module.
Visibility
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-06-01 Driver's seat frame failure
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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.