1995 Chevrolet Tahoe

● Typical for this model
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
246
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 246 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 658 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2025 2026: 25 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 246 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2011: 447 complaints 2011 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2017 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2023 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 246 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1998 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2004 2005: 293 complaints 2006: 114 complaints 2006 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2012 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2016 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2018 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2022 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2024 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026

1995: 246 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004467
2005293
2006114
20071,176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011447
2012178
2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017174
2018103
2019105
202057
2021452
2022189
2023222
202467
202549
202625

Known problem areas

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

Seats

30% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the corner of the front driver's side seat bracket had fractured, which caused the seat to rock and become unstable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-10

Service brakes

22% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Excessive corrosion on poorly coated/treated brake lines LED to a failure to stop at a stop sign and allowed the vehicle to coast into traffic at an intersection on a busy major highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-10

Electrical system

15% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and cables.

FIREINJURY
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While driving 65 MPH a fire started under the hood. Consumer managed to pull over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-22

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-15

Air bags

7% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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During side impact to driver's front tire 45MPH, upon impact at approx. 35MPH hit a bunch of trees 10:00 to 2:00 front bumper, airbag failed to deploy.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-15

Visibility

7% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-05-03Seat belts95V081000 Vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS No. 210, "Seat belt anchorages." The center rear seat lap belt was improperly routed.

    Remedy: Instructions for rerouting the center rear seat lap belt will be sent to the vehicle owners. If the owner prefers, they can take their vehicle to their dealer and have it rerouted free of charge by…

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    1995-08-03Air bags95V140000 The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (Sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "Occupant…

    Remedy: The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new…

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    1995-08-10Power train95V139000 The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "Park" Position, the "Park" Indicator…

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.

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    1996-04-11Vehicle speed control96V057000 These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

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    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

  6. I
    1999-07-14Recall queryClosed 2001-12-28 Front seat recliner bolt failure
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    1999-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-05-02 Battery leaks acid
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    2000-04-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-09-26 Headlight
  9. I
    2000-05-02Engineering analysisClosed 2002-06-28 Battery leaks acid
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    2000-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-21 Headlight
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    2001-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-12-20 Seat belt anchorage separation
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    2001-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-09-27 Front seat recliner bolt
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    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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    2003-06-19Visibility03V159000 On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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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 Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 75 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V081000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95V140000 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V139000 · Power train
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 03V159000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.