1995 Chevrolet K1500
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
- 118
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Visibility
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 118 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 94 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
44% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
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The windshield wipers work intermittenly. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-31
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with windshield wipers as mentioned in recall 98 043 000. But, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04
Seats
23% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
Service brakes
18% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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No deployment of air bag in accident
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
During frontal impact the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-06
Power train
6% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 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).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Chevrolet K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 have?
- 2 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.