1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck: common problems

Owners of the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 53
involving a crash: 3

What fails most often

1 Visibility 28% of all complaints
2 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
3 Seats 15% of all complaints
4 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
5 Seat belts 9% of all complaints
6 Air bags 8% of all complaints
7 Structure 8% of all complaints
8 Electrical system 6% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Visibility: 15 complaints (28% of all).
Service brakes: 12 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Seats: 8 complaints (15% of all).
Powertrain: 7 complaints (13% of all).
Seat belts: 5 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 53 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure4 · 8%
airbags did not deploy2 · 4%
seat belts2 · 4%
unintended acceleration2 · 4%
vibration2 · 4%
airbag warning light1 · 2%
jerking, harsh shifts1 · 2%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Visibility	15	0
Service brakes	12	1
Seats	8	0
Powertrain	7	0
Seat belts	5	1
Air bags	4	2
Structure	4	0
Electrical system	3	0
Engine and cooling	3	0
Fuel system	3	0
Vehicle speed control	3	0
Steering	2	0
Tires	2	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

08-17-05: airbag failed to deploy in a head on collision @ 45 mph, & taken to to emergency in an ambulance. Sustained head injury & suffering from headaches, neck pain & emotional stress. Gm [xxx] updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Air bags · crash · 2005-08-22 · NHTSA complaint #10133834
The seat belt didnot retract and I was thrown into the dash over the steering wheel giving me 21 stitches in my forehead and a bruised chest. Also, driver's airbag failed to deploy.
Seat belts · crash · 2000-12-13 · NHTSA complaint #737012
Dt: 1995 chevrolet cheyenne. The consumer stated the throttle body messed up the vacuum line. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, he stated it was a manufacturing defect. Also, the mechanic claimed this problem would prevent the vehicle from passing emissions.
Powertrain · 2005-08-12 · NHTSA complaint #10132621
Bf goodrich tire--tread separation at sidewall---sears stated that the tires were defective. Scc
Tires · 2002-10-31 · NHTSA complaint #566353
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However, this vehicle was not included. Please provide additional information.
Visibility · 2001-08-29 · NHTSA complaint #895387
The gas tank fell off the truck while driving, the two mounting straps cracked in the middle of the spot welds, it continue dragging behind the truck and a hole wore through the tank spilling 30 gallons of gas on the road. Nlm
Fuel system · 2001-01-23 · NHTSA complaint #558595
Bridgestone ht dueler tire (p265 75 r16) experienced tread separation.
Tires · 2000-12-19 · NHTSA complaint #558122
The vehicle surges when first started or losses power going about 55-75 mph. Fuel injection pump has been replaced three previous times. This the fourth time for failure and dealer won't pay for it this time due to mileage.
Fuel system · 2000-10-18 · NHTSA complaint #733401

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

19952
19967
19975
199813
199913
20008
20012
20021
20052

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,181 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Chevrolet Truck has 16 complaints (32 years in the data). This year has 53, above average.

What to check before buying

Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, service brakes, seats. Total complaints: 53. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (8%), airbags did not deploy (4%), seat belts (4%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.