1995 Chevrolet SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000725 · 2003-01-04 (January 4, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. FOLLOW UP WITH DEALER AFTER HEARD ABOUT RECALL AND TOLD RECALL DID NOT COVER MY TRUCK. I LOOKED ON YOUR LIST OF COMPLAINTS FILED AND THERE APPEAR TO BE OVER 100 FAILURES REPORTED RELATED TO THESE MOTORS - WHY ARE THESE A RECALL ITEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000725 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 10010070 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE WIPERS TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT RAINED. *NLM *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010204 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013965 · 2003-04-04 (April 4, 2003)
ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS TO CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE ENGINE FAILURE ON OUR 3/4 TON DIESEL TRUCK AND UNTIL THE TRUCK IS IN ENGINE FAILURE THE MECHANIC CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. MEAN WHILE I WAS TOLD UNTIL THE COMPUTER CAN DETERMINE THE CAUSE, NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015378 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017356 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
THE DRIVESHAFT EXPLODED WHEN LEAVING AN INTERSECTION GOING 2 MILES PER HOUR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES. MR SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017356 at NHTSA ↗
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 ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.