Total Complaints
331 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO · model year
1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
331 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETSILVERADO carries 331 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 20 crashes, 0 fires, 18 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 SILVERADO is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor with 91 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (51) and seats (25). 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 SILVERADO, 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.
331
Complaints
20
Crashes
0
Fires
18
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
20 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 91 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 51 |
| SEATS | 25 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 17 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
Recent Complaints
20150826STRUCTURE:BODY
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
Mileage: 290,000
20150826SUSPENSION
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
Mileage: 290,000
20150826WHEELS
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
Mileage: 290,000
20150826SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING HAD TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FOR A BUS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. HAD TO AVOID CARS BY GOING TO SIDE OFF ROAD. AFTER LOOKING AT TRUCK IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED INTO. REPLACED BRAKE LINES.
Mileage: 250,000
20150826SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING HAD TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FOR A BUS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. HAD TO AVOID CARS BY GOING TO SIDE OFF ROAD. AFTER LOOKING AT TRUCK IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED INTO. REPLACED BRAKE LINES.
Mileage: 250,000
20150826SUSPENSION
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
Mileage: 293,000
20150826STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
Mileage: 293,000
20150826UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
Mileage: 293,000
20100315CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10 *CN
20100315CrashEQUIPMENT
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 CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10 *CN
20080417EQUIPMENT
FRONT SEATBELT ON 1995 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK IS DEFECTIVE BUT DEALER CANNOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE PART IS DISCONTINUED. JUNKYARDS AND DISMANTLERS DO NOT HAVE IT BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS "TOO OLD." *TR
20080417SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEATBELT ON 1995 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK IS DEFECTIVE BUT DEALER CANNOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE PART IS DISCONTINUED. JUNKYARDS AND DISMANTLERS DO NOT HAVE IT BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS "TOO OLD." *TR
20070808FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 TO DRIVE MY TRUCK, I LOVE MY CHEVROLET TRUCK NOTHING ELSE WILL EVER BEAT A CHEVROLET TO ME. *TR
20060301VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 226,000
20051116TIRES:TREAD/BELT
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD CAME OFF THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON 10-6-1999. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PURCHASED THEM, AND THEY OFFERED HIM A 25% DISCOUNT ON THE NEW TIRES. *AK
20051004CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: CONTACT S HAD AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT THREE MONTHS AGO. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH A DOG RAN ACROSS CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND IT HIT A TREE. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS DONE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. THE UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DID NOT THINK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HAS AN AIR BAG BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR. HE WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY. HE CUT HIS TONGUE. HE HAS NOT TALKED TO A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
20050816VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DT:THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING ,BUT THEY DID NOT MOVE THE ARMS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 03V159000 DUE TO VIN. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHY THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED.*AK
Mileage: 65,000
20050124TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE RIGHT LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. BF GOODWRICH 50R15LT 1090 LIBERATOR ALL TERRAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE #DOT TO THE TIRE. *JB
20041006SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRACKET BROKE OFF THE MAIN SEAT FRAME. THE CAUSE OF THE BRACKET BREAKING WAS NOT DETERMINED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SEAT WAS POORLY CONSTRUCTED. *TC
Mileage: 35,000
20040423VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *NM
Mileage: 98,501
Compare 1995CHEVROLETSILVERADO 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 SILVERADO have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has 331 NHTSA complaints, 20 crashes, 0 fires, 18 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR with 91 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER and SEATS.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 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.
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