1995 Chevrolet Explorer
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1995: 5 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Throttle stuck and vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, in order to miss a truck ahead consumer had to turn onto the sidewalk and throw the vehicle in park, consumer restarted the vehicle at which time the engine raced as if consumers foot was...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-24
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Vehicle driving south on interstate near atlanta. Tread on rear drivers side delaminated and blew out causing loss of control and car to flip in medial of highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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Vehicle constantly skids/fishtails due to truck being heavier in front because of the engine weight.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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After parking the vehicle a fire started underneath the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-26
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Chevrolet Explorer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Chevrolet Explorer 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 Explorer?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Explorer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.