1995 Chevrolet SILVERADO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
136 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
124,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 50 of 136 complaints (36.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 50 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 22 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 50; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 22; Seats: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Tires:Tread/Belt: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3
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 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 122 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 | 52 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
2000: 52; 2001: 21; 2002: 31; 2003: 15; 2004: 5; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2015: 4
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 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 10019058 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
CONSTANT REPAIR OF CHEVY TRUCK, REPLACED TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER, BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, WIPER MOTOR, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED, AIR CONDITIONING, CLICKING NOISE FOR RE-CIRCULATION AIR FAN, DOOR DO NOT OPEN OR THEY STICK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10319855 · 2010-03-15 (March 15, 2010)
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 C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10319855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024773 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
THE ELECTRICAL WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP AT ALL WHEN PRESSING THE BUTTON. BUT THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717811 · 2000-01-24 (January 24, 2000)
I READ RECENTLY OF BATTERY LEAKING ON 95-97 GM SUV'S AND TRUCKS. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS ON MY 95 FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCK. THE BATTERY LEAKED ACID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ALL OVER THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND BRAKE LINES. IT IS NOW CORRODING AND GM WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY FIXED THE FIRST BATTERY AT 22K MILES. AT 34K MILES, IT HAPPENED AGAING, BUT MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF THE 36 MONTH WARRANTY AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT WARRANT THE PROBLEM THE SECOND TIME. THE FACTORY INSTALLED AND THE 2ND DELCO REPLACEMENT BATTERIES BOTH LEAKE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717811 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724623 · 2000-06-27 (June 27, 2000)
TRANSMISSION REVERSE CLUTCEHES WENT OUT AT 52,000 MILES. DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO NEGOTIATE.. ITEM#2 WINDSHILED WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING. I WOULD JIGGLE WIPER MODULE AND THEY WOULD START. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SHOWCASE CHEVROLET AND TOLD THEM THERE WAS A BULLETIN WAS OUT AND THEY TOLFD ME MY TRUCK WAS NOT COVERED. IWAS CHARGED 90 PLUS DOLLARS FOR THE PART AND LABOR. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY THE DEALER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10198853 · 2007-08-08 (August 8, 2007)
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 T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10198853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 734198 · 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
THIS TRUCK IS 5 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A LONG HISTORY OF PROBLEMS. INCLUDING 3 INJECTOR PUMPS, REPLACE MAIN SEAL & INTAKE GASKET, REPLACE PMD PUMP MOTOR DRIVE, 2 LIFT PUMPS ETC.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001767 · 2002-12-31 (December 31, 2002)
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, AND THEY OFTEN PAUSE OR STALL FOR NO REASON. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 870578 · 2000-09-15 (September 15, 2000)
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 870578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 856918 · 2000-02-15 (February 15, 2000)
THE LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, NOT ALLOWING ENOUGH SLACK FOR ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE, AND IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. INSTALLED A NEW WIRING HARNESS WITH A LONGER WIRES. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856918 at NHTSA ↗