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1995 Chevrolet C Series

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.
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Latest Jul 11, 2005
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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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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Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C Series, most frequently naming the brakes, visibility and powertrain (other) categories. 34 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

  • Brakes325.0%
  • Visibility325.0%
  • Powertrain (other)216.7%
  • Transmission18.3%
  • Interior & seats18.3%
  • Fuel system18.3%
  • Airbags18.3%

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

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

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Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 11, 2005

DT: CONSUMER SATES: HE HAD A CLUTCH PLATE AND A SHAFT REPLACED ON THE TRANSMISSION IN OCTOBER 2004. IN THE PAST WHEN HE WAS PULLING AN R.V. TRAILER HE HAD NO PROBLEM PULLING THE MOUNTAIN PASSES (IN OREGON). AFTER HE HAD THE PARTS REPLACED, WHILE PULLING A MOUNTAIN PASS,GOING APPROX. 45 MPH, HE LOST THE CLUTCH. IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THE NEXT MORNING, AFTER THE ENGINE HAD COOLED THE CLUTCH WAS FINE. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CLUTCH, BECAUSE THEY TEST IT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE MANUFACTURER SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT UP WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *NM

NHTSA ID
10128336
Incident
Jun 28, 2005
Mileage
74,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 28, 2002

WHILE BACKING UP CONSUMER WAS TOLD STOP LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ID
8017419
Incident
Aug 25, 2002
Brakes
Filed Mar 5, 2002

HILE PUTTING EMERGENCY BRAKES ON WHITH FOOT ON BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8005009
TransmissionVisibility
Filed Oct 1, 2001

WIPERS QUIT WORKING, AFTER WIGGLING THE WIRING HARNESS GOING INTO THE ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR THE WIPERS WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A WHILE. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT LEVER WILL STICK IN PARK SOMETIME, RESUILTING IN REACHING UP IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO FREE IT UP. HAS HAPPEN 50-75 TIMES

NHTSA ID
9004184
Visibility
Filed Sep 10, 2001

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
896062
Incident
Sep 10, 2001
Fuel system
Filed Apr 24, 2001

FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY. ALSO, STALLED WHEN FIRST STARTING. HAS TO BE RESTARTED A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT STAYS RUNNING. FOR THIS THE DEALER HAS REPLACED PUMPS 5 TIMES. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
886672
Incident
Jun 1, 1996
Airbags
Filed Dec 14, 2000
Crash reported

WHILE DRIVING 55MPH VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT A CEMENT GUTTER, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE COMPANY DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS IN PRIOR CRASH. *AK

NHTSA ID
876517
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 28, 2000

ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED AND WERE IN GOOD CONDTION. WHEN VEHICLE WAS MOVING MORE THE 40 MPH AND BRAKES PRESSED , STARTED TO FEEL THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD START TO SKID. DEALER WAS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS SINCE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.*AK THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

NHTSA ID
868955
Incident
Aug 14, 2000

Manufacturer communications

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

WB11-X-001A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzu’s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be installed. It is not our policy to update control modules, under warranty or after warranty, based solely on the availability of a newer calibration file. Below are our guidelines for reprogramming control modules.

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

030232044

STEERING

EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT

020604052

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT

020523001A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. *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 Series by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009000—
2008100—
2007200—
2006000—
2005000—
2004000—
2003000—
2002303—
2001223—
2000003—
1999302—
1998170032.8
1997220031.6
1996110042.0
1995Viewing100034.0
1994200—
1993700—
1992100—
1991100—
1990100—
1989112—
1988002—
1987001—
1986001—
1985001—
1984001—
1983000—
1982100—
1979010—
1978020—
1977010—
1976010—
1975010—
1974010—
1973010—
1970010—
1969010—
1968110—
1967010—
1966010—
1965010—

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.