1995 Chevrolet Van Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Van, 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
- Engine515.6%
- Airbags515.6%
- Brakes515.6%
- Visibility39.4%
- Suspension39.4%
- Tires & wheels26.3%
- Interior & seats26.3%
- Fuel system13.1%
- Other / unspecified13.1%
- Steering13.1%
- Body & structure13.1%
- Electrical13.1%
- Driver assistance13.1%
- Heating & air conditioning13.1%
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
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
1995 CHEVROLET VAN CAUGHT FIRE, DRIVER OF VEHICLE UNKNOWN. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0258-91)*JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF
RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT/STOP SIGN, AND TAKING OFF FROM SIGN/LIGHT. ACTS LIKE IT'S GOING TO CUT OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES. WHEN I TAKE OFF, I'M NOT SURE WHETHER IT'S GOING TO GO OR CUT OFF (SORTA LIKE YOU MAYBE GETTING READY TO RUN OUT OF GAS)CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. IF THIS VEHICLE CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CROSSING ROADS/4 LANES, THIS COULD BE FATAL. IT'S LIKE THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES, YOU NEVER KNOW. SOUNDS AND ACTS LIKE SOMETHING IS CLOGGED UP OR STICKS CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE VACCUM. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT LOOKED AT ANYTIME SOON. ALSO, SCARED TO GO OUT AT NIGHT WITH NOT KNOWING WHAT COULD HAPPEN. *TR
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 50 MPH IN THE FRONT, THE CENTER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM THE SEAT GAVE AWAY AS WELL. *SCC
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, THE RACK AND PINION, GEAR ASSEMBLY, STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE CLOCKSPRING HAVE BEEN REPLACED, EVEN AFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE CLOCKSPRING FAILING, THE STEERING WHEEL FREEZES UNTIL THE WHEEL IS FORCED PAST A POINT TO FREE IT. *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. HIT 2 VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO STOP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DID NOT STOP MOTOR FROM RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT ENGINE OFF BY BLOCKING TAIL PIPE, THEN DISCONNECTED BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALER, TOTAL LOSS, CONTACTED CHEVROLET, WAS GIVEN REQUEST NUMBER, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35- 40 MPH, PREPARING TO MAKE STANDARD STOP, APPLIED BRAKES ,DEFECT IN ABS CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHER FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN IT IS RAINING OR WHEN WIND IS BLOWING. CONSUMER MUST PULL OVER WHEN THIS SYSTEM FAILS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SINCE FEBRUARY OF 1996, AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE REGARDING THIS.*AK
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS GIVING THE OWNER NO INDICATION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, THE RACK AND PINION, GEAR ASSEMBLY, STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE CLOCKSPRING HAVE BEEN REPLACED, EVEN AFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE CLOCKSPRING FAILING, THE STEERING WHEEL FREEZES UNTIL THE WHEEL IS FORCED PAST A POINT TO FREE IT. *SLC
THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET BROKE OFF ON FRONT RIGHT FRAME DUE TO RUST AND THIN METAL DEALER WILL LOOK AT IT BUT DOES NOT KNOW IF HE CAN FIX IT TO ME THIS IS A BAD ENGINEERING JOB ON GMS PART THANK YOU. *AK
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE BEAD FAILURE CAUSED A FLAT, THE TREAD SEPARATION FAILURES BECAME KNOWN WHEN THE TIRE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR. ALL FOUR TIRE HAD SIMILAR FAILURES OF TREAD SEPARATION. ONLY THE ONE FROM CANADA HAD THE BEAD FAILURE. I WILL ATTEMPT TO SEND PHOTOS. (DOT NUMBER: VNHL1PY406 TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE HAWK SS10 TIRE TREAD PEELED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. NLM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 50 MPH IN THE FRONT, THE CENTER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM THE SEAT GAVE AWAY AS WELL. *SCC
THE SEAT BRACKETS ON THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT BROKE. *SLC
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED.
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
FOUR STEEL PINS THAT MOUNTS FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL TO THE HUB SNAPPED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FLY OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL.
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, THE RACK AND PINION, GEAR ASSEMBLY, STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE CLOCKSPRING HAVE BEEN REPLACED, EVEN AFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE CLOCKSPRING FAILING, THE STEERING WHEEL FREEZES UNTIL THE WHEEL IS FORCED PAST A POINT TO FREE IT. *SLC
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED.
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. HIT 2 VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO STOP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DID NOT STOP MOTOR FROM RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT ENGINE OFF BY BLOCKING TAIL PIPE, THEN DISCONNECTED BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALER, TOTAL LOSS, CONTACTED CHEVROLET, WAS GIVEN REQUEST NUMBER, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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