Chevrolet C25 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
48,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 28 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 28.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 10.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 10.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Electrical System:Ignition: 4; Seats: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 27 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 11; 2000: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 977531 · 1996-01-11 (January 11, 1996)
ABS BRAKES STOPPING ABILITY IS DELAYED UPON APPLYING W/POOR POWER. OWNER STATES ABS BRAKES SHOULD BE OPTIONAL NOT MANDATORY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958313 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATIONAL MOSTLY IN WET WEATHER, THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO FAIL NJ INSPECTION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970588 · 1995-08-16 (August 16, 1995)
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING, DIFFICULT TO START VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982211 · 1996-04-02 (April 2, 1996)
ENGINE; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES AND ALSO CUT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971013 · 1995-08-24 (August 24, 1995)
ENGINE OIL COOLING LINE MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM ROUTED OVER LINES THAT GOES TO POWER STEERING; WORE A HOLE IN COOLING; LOST ALL OIL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801169 · 1996-08-22 (August 22, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER BRAKING/STEERING, ON ONE OCCASION NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963666 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
THE TRANSMISSION THE SECOND ,REVERSE WENT OUT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963666 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801061 · 1996-08-19 (August 19, 1996)
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT LEAST 15 TIMES, WHEN APPLIED, CLUTCH GOES TO FLOOR, CLUTCH, CYLINDER LINE BREAKS, CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, ALSO TRANSMISSION HANGS IN GEAR, NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801061 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1986: 1; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0