1995 Chevrolet K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Chevrolet K1500. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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).
Owner complaints
118 complaints11 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
This vehicle IS equipped with seat belts incompatible with the seat height. the lap belt portion exits the retractor assembly at an extreme angle thus causing excess wear in both the belt fabric and the retractor cover. the belt also becomes entrapped in the slit cut in the belt retractor so it…
This vehicle IS equipped with seat belts incompatible with the seat height. the lap belt portion exits the retractor assembly at an extreme angle thus causing excess wear in both the belt fabric and the retractor cover. the belt also becomes entrapped in the slit cut in the belt retractor so it won't retract and becomes entangled in the door as it's closed. due to this design flaw all the available replacement drivers side parts have been consumed and no redesigned parts have been produced. even if the replacement part were available it too would soon become worn to the point of questionable serviceability within a fairly short time. I contacted chevrolet and was given reference # 71-1330000620. the representative contacted the local dealer who confirmed parts no longer available. the representative refused to open an investigation into the matter simply stating parts don't last forever. there are thousands of these pickups still on the road and any of them driven by tall drivers with the seat fully back will have the same wear pattern. I tried getting the part from salvage sources and found all compatible parts were either sold or in the same condition as my worn part. I did make a modification to the seat belt retractor housing with some diagonal cutters to alleviate the belt becoming entrapped in the slit but the belt IS worn beyond safe limits and since the exit angle IS still incorrect the wear will continue despite the cover modification. I agree parts don't last forever but a poor design rapidly accelerates their failure and puts thousands in jeopardy, especially in locations that don't have a vehicle inspection program in place. *tr
- Visibility/wiper
Seat rail broke apart, seat IS loose and rocks back and forth. dangerous to drive. *tr ## vin failed ##
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/24/10*jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t, size lt285/75r16 tires. while driving 70 mph, one of the rear tires exploded due to tread separation. the contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over three lanes, and crashed into the median. two…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t, size lt285/75r16 tires. while driving 70 mph, one of the rear tires exploded due to tread separation. the contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over three lanes, and crashed into the median. two occupants sustained injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. updated 03/14/08. *lj
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 mph. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Loss of 2ND and 4TH gear on the 4l60e transmission in the 1995 k1500 Z71 W/5.7 liter engine
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that fuel injection system needed to be replaced. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system would activate under normal braking conditions. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the ABS sensor was dropping to zero and corrosion also caused the excessive resistance. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Right front brake rotor separated during a low speed stop. This was a composite style brake rotor that failed for no visible reason. If this failure had happened during a high speed stop loss of control would most likely have happened. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine will die and stall out while driving or at an idle, without warning. Cause unknown.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Took truck in to have ABS checked, I was told the pump and module needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300.00. Then had he brake system checked and another location and found that pump pressure to all 4 wheels was equal, but ABS light comes on when started, but will reset w/ disconnection of the battery and/or fuse. *jb
- Seats
Consumer stated that while exiting vehicle, the bracket that retains driver's seat "exploded" causing seat to collapse backward. Ts
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wipers work intermittenly. ts *jg
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with windshield wipers as mentioned in recall 98 043 000. But, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers only work occassionally. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While traveling on highway windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
At 60mph the windshield wiper stop working. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The spare tire fell off the vehicle,; another vehicle traveling behind drove over the tire and was sent air borne. the driver was hurt. consumer stated that, manufacturer indicates its his fault, because he resides in new york and it was winter weather. *yd
- Air bags › Side/window
At a front impact collision while driving at 60mph driver's side airbag didn't deploy.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission case cracked twice once at 72,000 and again at 140,000 both times mechanics said they had never seen a problem like this.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Failure occurred when trying to use windshield wipers in rain. Nhtsa # 98v15000 recall on this failure, but dealer and chevrolet customer service said my truck was not part of recall due to vin. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front left brake rotor broke loose from hub, resulting in loss of brake power on left, and caused vehicle to swerve to right. GMC has issued a tsb on problem. Dealer will be notified. *Ak the friction surface ring broke loose from the hub, an annular fracture of the rotor, chevrolet declined any customer assistance. *slc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers fail to work due to a malfunction solder joint. campaign #98043 wipers. while driving windshield wipers are needed or when cleaning windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver's visibility. consumer stated sometimes they won't go off. Consumer has yet to contact…
Windshield wipers fail to work due to a malfunction solder joint. campaign #98043 wipers. while driving windshield wipers are needed or when cleaning windshield wipers are inoperable, causing poor driver's visibility. consumer stated sometimes they won't go off. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *Ak consumer IS questioning why the dealer inisists that this vehicle IS not covered under recall regarding windshield wiper problems. *slc
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
After stopping at a stop sign, consumer proceeded to pull into intersection when spare tire fell off vehicle, causing vehicle behind consumer to go airborn. consumer stated that spare tire somehow fell off, and caused other driver to be injured. please provide any further information. please provide any further information. *ak
- Seats · Structure › Body › Door
1. mounting frame on the driver's side high back bucket seat fractured. 2. driver's pot metal door handle fatigued until it broke. several 1996 suburbans owned by the miami-dade fire rescue department have had the same problem.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driver's seat frame failure
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)
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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