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1995 Chevrolet C Series(light)

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
43
Latest Jun 23, 1999
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.
0
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.
0
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.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 43 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C Series(light), most frequently naming the brakes, interior & seats and transmission categories. 26 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

  • Brakes1223.5%
  • Interior & seats713.7%
  • Transmission611.8%
  • Airbags35.9%
  • Heating & air conditioning35.9%
  • Electrical35.9%
  • Seat belts35.9%
  • Engine23.9%

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 43
Brakes
Filed Jun 23, 1999

WHEN BRAKING, THE BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. CONSUMER REPLACED BULBS, RELAY, AND THE FUSES, THE BRAKE LIGHT STILL DOES NOT WORK.

NHTSA ID
840962
Transmission
Filed Mar 18, 1997

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *AK

NHTSA ID
515307
BrakesTransmission
Filed Oct 30, 1996

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT TWICE; ALSO, HAVING TROUBLE WITH BRAKES, VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHICH MAKES IT GO VERY SLOWLY. *AK

NHTSA ID
804319
Incident
Oct 28, 1996
Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 12, 1996

HEADLIGHTS CREATE BLACK BARS AT NIGHT, DISTORTING DRIVER'S VISION.

NHTSA ID
507288
Incident
Jan 10, 1996
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 27, 1996

SEAT LATCH FAILS TO KEEP SEAT BACK IN PLACE WHILE BRAKING HARD. *DH

NHTSA ID
505920
Incident
Jan 7, 1995
Transmission
Filed May 30, 1996

TRANSMISSION COMPUTER CHIP FAILS, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STICK IN LOW GEAR. *DH

NHTSA ID
505011
Incident
May 1, 1995
Interior & seats
Filed May 28, 1996

FRONT SEAT NOT BOLTED TO MAIN SEAT FRAME. *DH

NHTSA ID
505095
Incident
May 23, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 17, 1996
1 injury reported

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP TRUCK IN REASONABLE DISTANCE, CAUSING DRIVER TO INJURE HIMSELF PUSHING ON BRAKE PEDAL. *DH

NHTSA ID
504650
Incident
Mar 1, 1996

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.

130089009

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

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

776306A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.

677153A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

NO UPSHIFT/2ND GEAR ONLY AFTER COLD START-INTERMITTENT DTC 87 - HIGH RATIO ERROR (REPLACE EPROM). *TW

768303

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL GUAGE INDICATES EMPTY WITH 7-8 GALLONS (30 LITERS) LEFT IN TANK. (REPLACE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT ARM ASSEMBLY). *TW

666309

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW

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 Series(light) by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998100—
1997200—
1996300—
1995Viewing430033.5
1994270036.7
1993120037.6
1992500—
1991500—
1990500—
1989700—
1988120028.0
1987200—
1986100—
1985200—
1984200—
1983000—
1982000—
1981200—

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.