1995 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1995: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing cables.
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Starting several months ago my speedometer will slowly increase the vehicles displayed speed until it pegs at over 120MPH. There is no effect on the cruise control speed setting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-06
Battery exploded and my power cables are eaten through. Now the truck won't run after replace cables and GM told me it would $160.00 to get replacement cables. Because of dex-cool my intake gaskets are leaking also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-04
Also filed under Power train and engine and engine cooling
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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I was driving to the church for wed. Nite services. The pump mounted driver shut the fuel off on my 6.5 diesel truck, causing a loss of steering, brakes, and control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-12
Also filed under Fuel system, diesel
Fuel system, diesel
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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 Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.