1995 Chevrolet K2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
90,665 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 24 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 7 | 29.2% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 29.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 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 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 14 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10038733 · 2003-09-11 (September 11, 2003)
DIESEL ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT NOTICE. HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP CONTROL BOX.THIS PART WAS UPGRADED. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 108,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041338 · 2003-10-06 (October 6, 2003)
THE FUEL SOLENOID OF MY 1995 CHEVY K2500 6.5 DIESEL OVER HEATS DUE TO POOR LOCATION MOUNTING, AS IN GM TECH SERVICE BULLETIN#77-63-06AB, WHICH CAN CAUSE STALLING, HARD STARTING, HESITATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 148,360 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054427 · 2004-01-19 (January 19, 2004)
MY 1995 SILVERADO WITH THE 6.5 TURBO SEEMS TO BE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PMD OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FSD. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY ONCE TODAY AND 3 OTHER TIMES, AND STALLED WHILE IN TOWN DRIVING 4 TIMES ALL IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. STALLING ON THE FREEWAY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS HAS PROVEN VERY SCARY. AS THESE TRUCKS DO NOT STEER WELL WITH NO POWER. NOR DO THE BRAKES WORK WELL WHILE IN A STALL. TONIGHT IT WOULD NOT START WHILE AT A BUSINESS. I HAD TO SIT FOR 45 MINUTES WAITING ON A TOW TRUCK. ONLY TO HAVE THE TRUCK START …
Owner-reported narrative. 107,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087758 · 2004-08-12 (August 12, 2004)
WHEN CONSUMER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE , THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AT 67,000 MILES THE WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT ON THE RIGHT FRONT. AT 65,000MI THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE WENT OUT. THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER WAS REPLACED. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STARTER. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE BECAUSE THE WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SHIFT INDICATOR READING WAS OFF AND THE SHIFTER WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER LUBED THE SHIFT PIVOT…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10457554 · 2012-05-05 (May 5, 2012)
TRUCK WITH 6.5 TURBO DIESEL WOULD SPORADICALLY HICCUP AND STALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO OPERATE STEERING AND BRAKES PROPERLY, PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART, SOMETIMES IT WOULDN'T FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD, REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD HICCUP THEN START ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH NO WAY TO REGAIN CONTROL WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND COASTING TO A STOP. SOMETIMES I WOULD NEED TO TRY RESTARTING …
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 752365 · 2001-09-19 (September 19, 2001)
2 TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION FROM CASINGS AT 60 MPH . EACH OCCURRENCE WERE 2 MONTHS APART . EACH TIRE WAS MOUNTED AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION ON THE VEHICLE, 1 WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT, 1 WAS ON THE RIGHT REAR. TIRES EACH HAD APPROX. 11/32NDS OF TREAD LEFT. TIRES NEVER HAD ANY FLATS OR REPAIRS AND WERE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MFG. SPECS. AT TIME OF TREAD SEPERATION BOTH TIRES NEVER LOST A POUND OF AIR PRESSURE. NO EXCESSIVE WEIGHT WAS BEING CARRIED IN THE TRUCK, ONLY ABOUT 200 POUNDS. TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND AIR PRESSURE CHECKED ABOUT 2 HOURS OR 120…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 752365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 737562 · 2000-12-09 (December 9, 2000)
THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT 4 TIMES IN 125,000 MILES. EVERY DEALER KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND SAYS THEY REPLACE THIS MORETHAN ANYTHING ELSE. OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW CARRY SPARE FUEL PUMPS. IT MUST BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND I GET THE SAME PUMP WITH NO CHANGES EACK TIME. I THINK SOME PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT IS IN ORDER. CAN YOU TELL WHAT ELSE I NEED TO DO.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 737562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016981 · 2003-05-04 (May 4, 2003)
I OWN A 1995 CHEVY K2500, IT APPEARS THE POWER WINDOW/LOCK SWITCHES ON THE DRIVER SIDE SHORTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE INTERIOR IS RUINED, ALONG WITH MUCH OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 74,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016981 at NHTSA ↗