Total Complaints
16 filings
CHEVROLET C25 · model year
1995 CHEVROLET C25
16 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash reports. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETC25 carries 16 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 9 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1995 C25 is vehicle speed control with 4 filings, followed by seats (3) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (3). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1995 C25, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
16
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
9 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000211VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES/MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
19981202VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ENGINE WOULD REV UP TO 1700 & THE THROTTLE WOULD BE STICKING. TOOK TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS & HAD DIFFERENT PARTS REPLACED. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT STILL EXISTS. *AKTHE PROBLEM STARTS AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS PROBLEM MAKES IT HARD TO STOP WHEN TOWING A VEHICLE. *NLM
19971205FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE. *AK
19971114FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND LOSE POWER. DEALER REPLACED 3 FUEL INJECTOR PUMPS. HAD TO BLEED PUMP IN ORDER TO START. GM CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. HAS TO DO WITH ELECTRONICS OF THE PUMP. *AK DEALER HAS ADJUSTED PUMP TWICE. *SLC
19970228CrashPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE DUE TO A REAR AXLE SEAL WHICH BROKE AND LEAKED INTO THE BRAKE DRUM. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND TREES. *AK
19970228CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE DUE TO A REAR AXLE SEAL WHICH BROKE AND LEAKED INTO THE BRAKE DRUM. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND TREES. *AK
19970109CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STARTED PUSHING DOWN HARDER ON THE ABS BRAKES BUT THEY DIDN'T WORK, FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS SLIDING ON SOMETHING, RESULTING IN A CRASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19961115SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. UNEVEN BRAKING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND WHEEL LOCK UP HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED. *AK
19961115SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. UNEVEN BRAKING/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND WHEEL LOCK UP HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED. *AK
19960822CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
19960312CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DIESEL ENGINE W/NO LINKAGE DESIGN; UPON ENTERING DRIVEWAY, TRUCK ACCELERATED, LOSING CONTROL, HITTING TREES, ETC., PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960312CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DIESEL ENGINE W/NO LINKAGE DESIGN; UPON ENTERING DRIVEWAY, TRUCK ACCELERATED, LOSING CONTROL, HITTING TREES, ETC., PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960312CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DIESEL ENGINE W/NO LINKAGE DESIGN; UPON ENTERING DRIVEWAY, TRUCK ACCELERATED, LOSING CONTROL, HITTING TREES, ETC., PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960311CrashSEATS
DRIVER SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OVER VECHILE, WENT INTO DITCH SPEED 45MPH, NO IMPACT. *AK
19960311CrashSEATS
DRIVER SEAT WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OVER VECHILE, WENT INTO DITCH SPEED 45MPH, NO IMPACT. *AK
19950203SEATS
REAR SEAT IN THE EXTENDED CAB IS VERY LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT
Compare 1995CHEVROLETC25 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 CHEVROLET C25 have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET C25 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET C25?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET C25 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET C25 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1995 CHEVROLET C25; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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