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1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 15, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 28, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 23 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, most frequently naming the visibility, interior & seats and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility626.1%
  • Interior & seats417.4%
  • Brakes28.7%
  • Electrical28.7%
  • Airbags28.7%
  • Body & structure28.7%
  • Fuel system14.3%
  • Engine14.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V159000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Apr 28, 2003
1,755,876 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
The risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The 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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 03023View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA02006ClosedEngineering Analysis

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

Opened May 31, 2002
Closed Jul 23, 2003

AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORLed to recall 03V159000
EA00024ClosedEngineering Analysis

HEADLIGHT

Opened Sep 26, 2000
Closed Dec 21, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 23
Airbags
Filed May 15, 2012

DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT MY PASSINGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR MOUNTED ON THE FRAME RUSTED OFF AND WAS HANGING BY THE WIRES I WENT TO REPLACE IT BUT DEALER DISCONTINUED THIS VERY IMPORTANT PART AND AUTO PART STORES TELL ME ITS A DEALER PART GO FIGURE, MY VEHICLE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAS A LONG TIME BEFORE ITS READY FOR THE JUNK YARD AND THAT BEING SAID THERE ARE STILL ALOT OF THEM ON THE ROAD BUT UNFORTUNATLY I CANNOT FIND THIS PART ANY WHERE. I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE NOW MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND NO LONGER HAVE A FUNCTIONING AIR BAG WHAT DO I DO, AND NOT TO MENTION BUT NEXT YEAR WHEN I GO TO GET MY INSPECTION STICKER MY VEHICLE WILL FAIL AND I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT ANY MORE WHAT DO I DO? PLS HELP. *JS

NHTSA ID
10458600
Incident
May 15, 2012
Mileage
208,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed May 1, 2009

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE CAME APART ON THE INSIDE AND BLEW OFF THE COMPLETE FRONT PANEL. THE TIRE LINING SEPARATED ON THE INSIDE THEREFORE AIR GOT BETWEEN THE LININGS AND BLEW APART.*TR

NHTSA ID
10267469
Incident
Apr 13, 2009
Mileage
197,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 21, 2009

THE LOW MED DON'T WORK ON MY Z-71 OFF ROAD S IT BLOWS HO AT ALL TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10259513
Incident
Feb 13, 2009
Mileage
90,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Feb 21, 2009

WELL MY WHOLE FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS TRUCK AND IT WAS PASSED DOWN TO ME I DRIVE IT ALL THE TIME AND I HAVE PUT IT IN THE DITCH DUE TO MY WINDOW WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT AND ON THE HWY ALL THE SALT BUILDS UP AND I CANT SEE THE ROAD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10259511
Incident
Feb 18, 2009
Mileage
68,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 28, 2008

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT . TURN THEM ON AND THEY MAY WORK ,THEN STOP AS YOU DRIVE, SOMETIMES THEY GO TO INTERMITTENT MODE WHEN THEY WANT OR STOP COMPLETELY YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND MANUALLY PULL ON THEM TO GET THEM STARTED , THIS WORKS FOR A MILE OR SO THEN THEY STOP AGAIN ON THEIR OWN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10246950
Incident
Sep 22, 2008
Visibility
Filed Mar 19, 2008

DEFECTIVE WIPER OPERATION ON CHEVROLET P/U HAS CAUSED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS IN RAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS ON RECALL FOR THE MOST PART, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN ONES INCLUDING MINE. I AND MY FAMILY HAVE EXPERIENCED WIPER FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WILL HAVE TO FIX IT MYSELF EVEN THOUGH THE MAJORITY ARE ON RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10221809
Incident
Mar 10, 2008
Mileage
165,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 12, 2006

1995 CHEVROLET CK TRUCK REPAIRS WERE MADE BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REIMBURSE.*KB THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T RETAIN THE RECEIPT THEREFORE THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
10160520
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Body & structure
Filed Jun 12, 2006

THE PAINT ON THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT STICK TO THE PRIMER, CAUSING THE PAINT TO FLAKE OFF AND NO LONGER PROTECT THE METAL FROM THE ELEMENTS, CAUSING RUST TO FORM ON THE BODY. THIS VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE REPAINTED TO PREVENT THE BODY FROM RUSTING AWAY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10159613
Incident
May 24, 2002
Mileage
100,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

17-NA-073

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

00064H

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace

00064H

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

02054

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet C/K Pickups by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002140448.9
2001240548.8
2000341653.7
1999371253.3
1998781246.2
1997721244.1
1996221243.6
1995Viewing231249.7
1994521143.1
1993120029.4
1992700—
1991600—
1990100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.