1995 Chevrolet C1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
85 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
114,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 40 of 85 complaints (47.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 14.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 40 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 40; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 18; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Tires: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seats: 2; Child Seat: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 81 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1996: 1; 2000: 36; 2001: 26; 2002: 10; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10086259 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON C-1500 PICK UP. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE BECAUSE THEY FROZE IN PLACE CAUSING BRAKE PROBLEMS. BOTH TIMES THEY WERE DELCO CALIPERS. THIS ALSO REQUIRED EXTENSIVE BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIRS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10086259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087819 · 2004-08-12 (August 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
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Owner report 746623 · 2001-06-09 (June 9, 2001)
PURCHASED 1995 CHEVROLET FULL SIZE TRUCK FROM VALLEY AUTO CENTER IN 1998 SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE THE FRAME HAS BROKE 2 TIMES IN THE SAME PLACE. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS DONE 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, APPREARANTELY INSTEAD OF REPAIRING THEY DID MORE DAMAGE BY WELDING ON A PREHEATED THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE WELDED ON IN THE FIRST PLACE. DO TO THE WELDING AND POOR JUDGEMENT HERE I AM 6 MONTHS LATER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FRAME IS NOW COMPLETELY BROKE AND CAVING IN AND RUBBING AGAINST THE CAB, ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE ACCUMALATED SU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 746623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 748011 · 2001-07-06 (July 6, 2001)
FRAME HAS BROKE TWICE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLYING VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE SIDE,GAS TANK IS CAVED IN CAUSING MY GAS TANK LID TO PUSH OUT, WRONG VIN NUMBER ON CONTRACT,WRONG NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR $1,500 TO WHICH FINDING OUT THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN ALTERED BY DEALERSHIP.*AK
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Owner report 860033 · 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY DOWNPOUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR JUST STOP ALTOGETHER. CONSUMER HAS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE AND WIGGLE THE ELECTRICAL PLUG, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL START UP. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK *ML
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Owner report 879261 · 2001-01-29 (January 29, 2001)
98 V 150 001/ WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT VIN OF THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 879261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 746962 · 2001-06-18 (June 18, 2001)
ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 35,000 MILES. THREE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS HAVE FAILED SUBSEQUENTLY, THE MOST RECENT AT 77,500 MILES. TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO FAIL DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENNANCE AND SERVICE BY QUALIFIED DEALERS. FAILURES HAVE OCURRED UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS, EACH TIME STRANDING FAMILY ON HIGHWAY. *AK
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Owner report 864832 · 2000-07-06 (July 6, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH TOTALED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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Owner report 861682 · 2000-05-10 (May 10, 2000)
BRAKE VACUUM IS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES, AND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT APPLYING GREAT FROCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 890933 · 2001-06-21 (June 21, 2001)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPERATE. IN RAIN AND IN DRY WEATHER THEY WORK PERFECTLY. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. *AK CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER WITH NO SUCCESS, ASSEMBLY IN STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE WIPERS STILL DO NOT WORK AT ALL TIMES. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 890933 at NHTSA ↗