Total Complaints
6 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 · model year
1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETSILVERADO 2500 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 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 SILVERADO 2500 is electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling (1) and power train:automatic transmission (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 SILVERADO 2500, 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.
6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20151006ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STARTING SEVERAL MONTHS AGO MY SPEEDOMETER WILL SLOWLY INCREASE THE VEHICLES DISPLAYED SPEED UNTIL IT PEGS AT OVER 120MPH. THERE IS NO EFFECT ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING. IE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT INCREASE IT'S SPEED ALTHO THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATES YOU ARE GOING FASTER. THE RPM DOES NOT CHANGE. AFTER A FEW DAYS IT GOES BACK TO NORMAL READINGS. LAST HAPPENING INDICATED BELOW.
Mileage: 175,000
20130112CrashFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
I WAS DRIVING TO THE CHURCH FOR WED. NITE SERVICES. THE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER SHUT THE FUEL OFF ON MY 6.5 DIESEL TRUCK, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY WREST THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, ENDING UP IN THE DITCH. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING WITH GENERAL MOTORS TAKING NO ACTION TO ASSIST MOTORISTS WITH THE PROBLEM. YOUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR
Mileage: 50
20130112CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING TO THE CHURCH FOR WED. NITE SERVICES. THE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER SHUT THE FUEL OFF ON MY 6.5 DIESEL TRUCK, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY WREST THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, ENDING UP IN THE DITCH. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING WITH GENERAL MOTORS TAKING NO ACTION TO ASSIST MOTORISTS WITH THE PROBLEM. YOUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR
Mileage: 50
20080204ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BATTERY EXPLODED AND MY POWER CABLES ARE EATEN THROUGH. NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AFTER REPLACE CABLES AND GM TOLD ME IT WOULD $160.00 TO GET REPLACEMENT CABLES. BECAUSE OF DEX-COOL MY INTAKE GASKETS ARE LEAKING ALSO. ALSO THE OIL COOLER IS LEAKING, MY TRANSMISSION LEAK, MY TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, MY FRONT DIFF SEALS ARE LEAKING ALSO. MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS MAKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGE. PEOPLE SPEND GOOD MONEY ON CARS AND GM'S ARE MADE SO CHEAPLY. I'M DONE WITH CHEVY THIS WILL BE MY LAST CHEVY. *TR
Mileage: 129,023
20080204ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BATTERY EXPLODED AND MY POWER CABLES ARE EATEN THROUGH. NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AFTER REPLACE CABLES AND GM TOLD ME IT WOULD $160.00 TO GET REPLACEMENT CABLES. BECAUSE OF DEX-COOL MY INTAKE GASKETS ARE LEAKING ALSO. ALSO THE OIL COOLER IS LEAKING, MY TRANSMISSION LEAK, MY TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, MY FRONT DIFF SEALS ARE LEAKING ALSO. MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS MAKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGE. PEOPLE SPEND GOOD MONEY ON CARS AND GM'S ARE MADE SO CHEAPLY. I'M DONE WITH CHEVY THIS WILL BE MY LAST CHEVY. *TR
Mileage: 129,023
20080204POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BATTERY EXPLODED AND MY POWER CABLES ARE EATEN THROUGH. NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AFTER REPLACE CABLES AND GM TOLD ME IT WOULD $160.00 TO GET REPLACEMENT CABLES. BECAUSE OF DEX-COOL MY INTAKE GASKETS ARE LEAKING ALSO. ALSO THE OIL COOLER IS LEAKING, MY TRANSMISSION LEAK, MY TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, MY FRONT DIFF SEALS ARE LEAKING ALSO. MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS MAKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGE. PEOPLE SPEND GOOD MONEY ON CARS AND GM'S ARE MADE SO CHEAPLY. I'M DONE WITH CHEVY THIS WILL BE MY LAST CHEVY. *TR
Mileage: 129,023
Compare 1995CHEVROLETSILVERADO 2500 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 2500 have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 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.