1995 Chevrolet Silverado
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1660 |
| 2000 | 1305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
57% of complaints: visibility — 149 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
13% of complaints: seats — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
SEAT FRAME FAILED, REPORTED TO MFR ON 12/9/2002 REP SAID THAT NO OTHER INCIDENCES HAD BEEN REPORTED. (NOT TRUE) DEALERSHIP WHERE I RECEIVED ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR ($315.00) SAID THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON REPAIR (ESTIMATED AT TWO PER DAY AT ONE TIME).
NHTSA ODI report, 20021211
Also filed under AIR BAGS
12% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY9% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (149 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seats issues (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.