1995 Chevrolet K1500

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1995 Chevrolet K1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:10:43.137Z

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

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 100 complaints 1995: 118 complaints 1995 118 1996: 94 complaints
1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 100 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1995 118 1996: 94 complaints 1996
1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 100 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1995 118 1996: 94 complaints 1996

1995: 118 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198810
198910
19907
19911
199216
199322
1994100
1995118
199694

Known problem areas

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

Visibility

44% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH
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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 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

18% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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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 reports

Most 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
  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).

  3. R
    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.