1995 Chevrolet Silverado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
263 complaints13 involved a crash12 injuries
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- Structure › Body · Suspension · Unknown or other
Frame rust. All parts connected to frame. Parts holding tanks etc. Excessive rust. Bands cables lines. Excessive rusting
- Service brakes
While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.
- Service brakes
While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.
- Structure › Body · Suspension · Wheels
The 16 inch spare tire wheel fell out from underneath the truck while driving. After taking truck to replace spare the spare tire hoist cable had broke. The cross brackets were rusted and beyond repair. The end of truck frame itself IS rusted away. I see many issues coming because of excessive rust.
- Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was equipped with al cardone brake calibers, model# a118-4300, a118-4299. While the contact was traveling approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged with no power response. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of the proceeding…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was equipped with al cardone brake calibers, model# a118-4300, a118-4299. While the contact was traveling approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged with no power response. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of the proceeding vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The contact and the driver in the other vehicle were injured. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to a local collision center. The cause of failure was contributed to the front right calibers stuck in an open position. The vehicle identification number was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown. updated 5/3/10 *cn
- Equipment · Seat belts
Front seatbelt on 1995 chevy silverado truck IS defective but dealer cannot replace it because the part IS discontinued. Junkyards and dismantlers do not have it because the truck IS "too old." *tr
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
In ur Z71 offroads chevrolet truck with the 6.7 engine{400 detroit diesel with turbo} the inner fuel pump goes out frequently I have replaced it already once and the dang thing IS going out again and I don't have the money to replace it again it cost me $1,367.00 the last time. I love my truck and…
In ur Z71 offroads chevrolet truck with the 6.7 engine{400 detroit diesel with turbo} the inner fuel pump goes out frequently I have replaced it already once and the dang thing IS going out again and I don't have the money to replace it again it cost me $1,367.00 the last time. I love my truck and I think it would be a smart move to check out why the inner fuel pumps keep going out. Please check this out and let me know something. Thank you for listening to me and I hope this problem can get resolved soon cause my truck IS sitting and I love to drive my truck, I love my chevrolet truck nothing else will ever beat a chevrolet to me. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Dt*: the contact stated while driving in the rain the windshield wipers work intermittently and the windshield wiper motor made a grinding noise. although the dealership was contacted, no repairs were made. the windshield wiper mot failed and had to be replaced. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Dt: the contact stated the tread came off three of the four tires in the last four months. the tires were purchased on 10-6-1999. the tires were taken to the dealership where he purchased them, and they offered him a 25% discount on the new tires. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Dt: contact s had an automobile accident three months ago. while driving at 45 mph a dog ran across contact's vehicle and it hit a tree. Most of the damage was done right in the middle of the car. The upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Did not think the passenger's side has an…
Dt: contact s had an automobile accident three months ago. while driving at 45 mph a dog ran across contact's vehicle and it hit a tree. Most of the damage was done right in the middle of the car. The upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Did not think the passenger's side has an air bag because of the year of the car. He was the only one in the car at the time. The contact sustained an injury. He cut his tongue. He has not talked to a dealer or the manufacturer. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Dt:the windshield wipers work intermittently and eventually stopped working altogether. the consumer could hear the motor running ,but they did not move the arms. took vehicle to a dealer, and no repairs were performed because consumer's vehicle was not included in recall 03v159000 due to vin. dealer did not know why this problem occurred.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The driver noticed while driving,the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. the consumer was able to pull over. the right left tire tread separated from the wheel. bf goodwrich 50r15lt 1090 liberator all terrain. the consumer was able to change the tire, and drove to the dealer. please fill in additional information on the #dot to the tire. *jb
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side seat was unstable. Upon inspection of the driver's side seat consumer noticed that the bracket broke off the main seat frame. the cause of the bracket breaking was not determined.*ak the consumer stated that the seat was poorly constructed. *tc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers worked intermittently. This caused poor visibility while driving in inclement weather. the dealership was notified. *Ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The paint IS the biggest problem. we have not had the paint redone yet, but the estimate to get the paint fixed IS $2600.
- Air bags › Frontal
I had a wreck in my 1995 chevrolet silverado. It totaled my truck. The air bag did not deploy. I called chevrolet and they came out to investigate and never did anything about it. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
While traveling , the consumer noticed smoke coming out of the exhaust. The dealer was notified and a technician stated the engine heads were cracked. *ak the dealer was contacted and got a mechanic who stated this year truck was always having these problems with the engine. The consumer was concerned because they did not have the funds to repair the vehicle. it cost approximately $4300.00 for repairs. *cb *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Problems with vehicle's windshield wipers. *mr the consumer stated the manufacturer would not honor the recall, because the windshield failed before the recall was issued. The consumer replaced the windshield wiper motor, however the replacement motor failed and the manufacturer stated they would only reimburse the consumer for the factory windshield wiper motor. *scc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in the rain windshield wipers started working intermittently. Would sometimes stop altogether. This problem caused poor visibility for the driver.*ak
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
While traveling in inclement weather the windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. please fill in additional information dealer IS aware of the problem.
- Structure › Body › Door
Both door handles broke off this year within a three month time period. while inside the vehicle the door has to be opened from the outside by rolling down the window. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle vehicle was in a head on collision. Consumer states that both front air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Both inside door handles broke when the occupants attempted to open the doors. *nlm
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The electrical window will not roll up at all when pressing the button. but there IS a knocking noise. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers failed.*ak
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.
- 10017191Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10005412Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck.
- 10000749Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy.
- 10000062Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
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