Total Complaints
10 filings
CHEVROLET C35 · model year
1995 CHEVROLET C35
10 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETC35 carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 C35 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 3 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (2) and power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1995 C35, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19980414VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE & COMING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS WOULD REV TO 1500 OR ABOVE. ACTED AS IF IT WAS MISSING. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT TIMES. RESTARTED IT & TOOK TO DEALER. MECHANIC PUT IN NEW FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *AK
19980414FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE & COMING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS WOULD REV TO 1500 OR ABOVE. ACTED AS IF IT WAS MISSING. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT TIMES. RESTARTED IT & TOOK TO DEALER. MECHANIC PUT IN NEW FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *AK
19970305FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF BECAUSE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE(7/30/96 AND 8/27/96), AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
19970123SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS EVERY 4 TO 5 THOUSAND MILES, WHEN APPLYING THE ABS TBRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INSTEAD OF A SMOOTH STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19970123SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS EVERY 4 TO 5 THOUSAND MILES, WHEN APPLYING THE ABS TBRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INSTEAD OF A SMOOTH STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19961231ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN & CUT OFF COMPLETELY, LOSS OF STEERING & BRAKING ABILITY, NEARLY HIT POLE. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR/FIX PROBLEM. SENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
19960923SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION FAILURE, THE VIBRATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, REPLACED, CONTINUED TO FAIL AND REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND OTHER PARTS. *AK
19960603POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
5 SPD-MNL TRANSMISSSION; UPON ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND MOVING BACKWARDS CLUTCH LINE BLEW. ROLL PIN BACKED OUT OF SLAVE CYLINDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960329SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW THE CALIPER AND CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED ONE TIME AND THE PADS/ROTORS WERE REPLACE SIX TIMES, HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK
19950627SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES REAL HARD EXPERIENCED A VIRBRATION IN THE FRONT END, VEHICLE WILL MOVE SIDE TO SIDE, AND SUDDENLY STOP AND LURCH FORWARD. TT
Compare 1995CHEVROLETC35 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 C35 have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET C35 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET C35?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET C35 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET C35 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.