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1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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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 Aug 22, 2005
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

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

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Visibility1519.2%
  • Brakes1215.4%
  • Transmission67.7%
  • Seat belts56.4%
  • Airbags45.1%
  • Body & structure45.1%
  • Fuel system33.8%
  • Engine33.8%
  • Electrical33.8%
  • Driver assistance33.8%
  • Steering22.6%
  • Suspension22.6%
  • Other / unspecified22.6%
  • Powertrain (other)22.6%
  • Tires & wheels22.6%

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

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.*AK

NHTSA ID 895387 · filed Aug 29, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. YH

NHTSA ID 552646 · filed Jun 14, 2000
All 15 reports naming visibility

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ANTI LOCK BRAKS PEDAL PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, NOT MUCH BRAKING POWER IN AN EMERGENCY STOP. NLM

NHTSA ID 547854 · filed Aug 10, 1999

2500 ABS BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DIESEL ENGINE HAS USED OIL ON A CONTINOUS BASIS, AND DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL BEARINGS, SEALS & GASKETS, 0NE PISTON, AND ONE ROD ON THE RIGHT SIDE. ENGINE CONTIUES TO USE EXCESSIVE OIL.

NHTSA ID 704065 · filed Mar 5, 1999
All 12 reports naming brakes

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVER SEAT METAL FRAME IS BROKEN. PASSENGER SEAT HAS PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF AND DOES NOT OPERATE AS IT SHOULD. I BELIEVE THAT BOTH ARE SAFETY ISSUES.

NHTSA ID 731926 · filed Sep 19, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 706968 · filed May 29, 1999
All 10 reports naming interior & seats

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE PREVIOUS OWNER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE WAS GETTING SLUGGISH. THE VACUUM CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. ALSO, IT SURGED WHEN TAKING OFF, AND WHEN SPEED WAS LEVELED OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID 10132621 · filed Aug 12, 2005

FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR, THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM 1ST TO 5TH GEAR, CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF, DEALER INSPECTED AND CLAIMED NOTHING WRONG, PROBLEM CONTINUES. *ET

NHTSA ID 781969 · filed Feb 21, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. *AK

NHTSA ID 737012 · filed Nov 28, 2000

CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ID 503960 · filed Apr 30, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID 10133834 · filed Aug 22, 2005

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. *AK

NHTSA ID 737012 · filed Nov 28, 2000

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 716743 · filed Jan 2, 2000

NONE

NHTSA ID 703452 · filed Feb 18, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 558595 · filed Dec 14, 2000

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.

NHTSA ID 733401 · filed Oct 4, 2000

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE PREVIOUS OWNER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE WAS GETTING SLUGGISH. THE VACUUM CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. ALSO, IT SURGED WHEN TAKING OFF, AND WHEN SPEED WAS LEVELED OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID 10132621 · filed Aug 12, 2005

FRONT OF WATER PUMP BLEW OFF, DAMAGING THE FAN, FAN SHROUD, AND RADIATOR.

NHTSA ID 707400 · filed Jun 10, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD HAS FAILED DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS WHICH MAY CAUSE WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTANTLY OR NOT AT ALL. NOT RECALLED DUE TO VIN.

NHTSA ID 543760 · filed Feb 8, 1999

HORN SOUNDS OFF WHEN IN SUNLIGHT, ALSO FAILED DUE TO FUSE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 514136 · filed Jan 24, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE PREVIOUS OWNER COMPLAINED THAT VEHICLE WAS GETTING SLUGGISH. THE VACUUM CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. ALSO, IT SURGED WHEN TAKING OFF, AND WHEN SPEED WAS LEVELED OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID 10132621 · filed Aug 12, 2005

CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ID 503960 · filed Apr 30, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HORN SOUNDS OFF WHEN IN SUNLIGHT, ALSO FAILED DUE TO FUSE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 514136 · filed Jan 24, 1997

BRAKE PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ID 478253 · filed Jan 4, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES NOISE.

NHTSA ID 531488 · filed Feb 26, 1998

VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND JERKS FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID 814959 · filed Aug 4, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

LUGS: NUT: BOLTS FOR VEHICLE SHEARED OFF. DEALER SAYS THAT WHEELS NEEDED TO BE TORQUED EVERY 100 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID 813021 · filed Jun 12, 1997

BED OF TRUCK COMING OFF DUE TO SPOT WELDS BREAKING.

NHTSA ID 508496 · filed Sep 10, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

REAR VIEW EXTERIOR MIRRORS VIBRATE CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY.

NHTSA ID 511944 · filed Dec 2, 1996

BRAKES FAILED. *DSH

NHTSA ID 500945 · filed Jan 31, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BF GOODRICH TIRE--TREAD SEPARATION AT SIDEWALL---SEARS STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. SCC

NHTSA ID 566353 · filed Oct 31, 2002

BRIDGESTONE HT DUELER TIRE (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

NHTSA ID 558122 · filed Dec 14, 2000

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

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.

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