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1995 Chevrolet C1500

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.
209
Latest Feb 22, 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.
2
Latest Oct 24, 2007
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.
1
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.
11
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 209 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C1500, most frequently naming the visibility, brakes and interior & seats categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 3 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

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

2 campaigns 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
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

EA97023ClosedEngineering Analysis

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILURE

Opened Oct 31, 1997
Closed Jun 1, 1999

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)

SEATS

Recent owner complaints

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

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ElectricalVisibility
Filed Feb 22, 2012

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 95 C1500 WORKS RANDOMLY AT BEST. THE PUMP FOR THE FLUID ALSO ONLY WORKS SOME OF THE TIME. SOME TIMES I'LL TURN OF THE WIPERS AND IT WILL TAKE UP TO A MINUTE FOR THEM TO START WORKING,OTHER TIMES THEY WORK FINE AND THEN STILL OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL. FLUID HAVEN'T COME OUT OF THE PUMP FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS AT ALL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10448916
Incident
Feb 15, 2011
Mileage
186,320 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 24, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C1500 EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA TEMPEST (N/A) P235/75/R15 TIRES, DOT NUMBER UTHLTWB0907. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE BELT OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06T027000 (TIRES: TREAD/BELT), AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT MADE WITHIN THE TIME FRAME OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT ACTUALLY MANUFACTURE THE TIRES, AND WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 14,364. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/10/2011 *LN

NHTSA ID
10408829
Incident
May 12, 2011
Mileage
14,364 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 8, 2010

I PURCHASED A SET OF HANKOOK TIRES H-101 275-60-15 AT SEPARATE DATES TWO OF THEM SEPARATED AT TREAD ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO DID NOT HOLD ON RECEIPT DEALER SAID COULD NOT HELP ME THREAD WEAR WAS OVER HALF LEFT NOW THE SEND PAIR DOING SAME DEALER WAS READY TO SELL ME ANOTHER SET YA RIGHT NO THANKS IN ALL HANKOOK SHOULD COMPLY WITH CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10354588
Incident
Jun 14, 2010
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Aug 12, 2010

1995 CHEVROLET C1500 PICK-UP. CONSUMER EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DIESEL INJECTION PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, THE STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10348794
Incident
Sep 21, 1999
Visibility
Filed Jul 24, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE WIPERS WOULD STOP WHILE IN MOTION AND OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN PROMPTED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 101,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED BY REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PULSE BOARD. UPDATED *JB

NHTSA ID
10197359
Incident
Jan 15, 2007
Mileage
99,500 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 26, 2005

DT: THE CALLER RECEIVED RECALL ON ONE OF HIS VEHICLES, BUT NOT THE OTHER. HE SAID THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT ALWAYS WORKING. THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE PART IN RECALL WAS THE WIPER MOTOR. MANUFACTURER SAID THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION WAS NOT IN RECALL. DEALER SAID THEY WONT FIX VEHICLE FOR FREE WITHOUT RECALL LETTER. *AK

NHTSA ID
10137573
Incident
Jan 15, 2005
Mileage
130,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Apr 6, 2005

THE INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE OUTER HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE AND EXIT THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE WAS THE SECOND HANDLE THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR HANDLE IS MADE OF POT METAL WHICH BREAKS INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. *JB *NM

NHTSA ID
10107400
Incident
Jan 14, 2002
Brakes
Filed Aug 12, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAIN ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED THREE YEARS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10087819
Incident
Aug 10, 2001

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

020864016

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *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 C1500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
19962292049.0
1995Viewing2092152.4
19941522149.9
1993642050.0
1992412052.8
1991392047.1
1990223045.2
1989333054.3
1988322055.0

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.