Total Complaints
31 filings
CHEVROLET VAN · model year
1995 CHEVROLET VAN
31 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETVAN carries 31 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 9 crashes, 1 fire, 13 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 VAN is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 4 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (3) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (3). 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 VAN, 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.
31
Complaints
9
Crashes
1
Fires
13
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20100622FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1995 CHEVROLET VAN CAUGHT FIRE, DRIVER OF VEHICLE UNKNOWN. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0258-91)*JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF
20070506ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT/STOP SIGN, AND TAKING OFF FROM SIGN/LIGHT. ACTS LIKE IT'S GOING TO CUT OFF AND SOMETIMES DOES. WHEN I TAKE OFF, I'M NOT SURE WHETHER IT'S GOING TO GO OR CUT OFF (SORTA LIKE YOU MAYBE GETTING READY TO RUN OUT OF GAS)CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. IF THIS VEHICLE CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CROSSING ROADS/4 LANES, THIS COULD BE FATAL. IT'S LIKE THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES, YOU NEVER KNOW. SOUNDS AND ACTS LIKE SOMETHING IS CLOGGED UP OR STICKS CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE VACCUM. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT LOOKED AT ANYTIME SOON. ALSO, SCARED TO GO OUT AT NIGHT WITH NOT KNOWING WHAT COULD HAPPEN. *TR
20030109CrashSEATS
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 50 MPH IN THE FRONT, THE CENTER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM THE SEAT GAVE AWAY AS WELL. *SCC
20030109CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 50 MPH IN THE FRONT, THE CENTER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM THE SEAT GAVE AWAY AS WELL. *SCC
20010516SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET BROKE OFF ON FRONT RIGHT FRAME DUE TO RUST AND THIN METAL DEALER WILL LOOK AT IT BUT DOES NOT KNOW IF HE CAN FIX IT TO ME THIS IS A BAD ENGINEERING JOB ON GMS PART THANK YOU. *AK
20010511TIRES:BEAD
THE BEAD FAILURE CAUSED A FLAT, THE TREAD SEPARATION FAILURES BECAME KNOWN WHEN THE TIRE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR. ALL FOUR TIRE HAD SIMILAR FAILURES OF TREAD SEPARATION. ONLY THE ONE FROM CANADA HAD THE BEAD FAILURE. I WILL ATTEMPT TO SEND PHOTOS. (DOT NUMBER: VNHL1PY406 TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
20010511TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THE BEAD FAILURE CAUSED A FLAT, THE TREAD SEPARATION FAILURES BECAME KNOWN WHEN THE TIRE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR. ALL FOUR TIRE HAD SIMILAR FAILURES OF TREAD SEPARATION. ONLY THE ONE FROM CANADA HAD THE BEAD FAILURE. I WILL ATTEMPT TO SEND PHOTOS. (DOT NUMBER: VNHL1PY406 TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
20010327VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHER FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN IT IS RAINING OR WHEN WIND IS BLOWING. CONSUMER MUST PULL OVER WHEN THIS SYSTEM FAILS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SINCE FEBRUARY OF 1996, AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE REGARDING THIS.*AK
20001219SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
THE SEAT BRACKETS ON THE FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT BROKE. *SLC
20001219ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE IS A KNOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE. *SLC
20001120CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. HIT 2 VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO STOP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DID NOT STOP MOTOR FROM RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT ENGINE OFF BY BLOCKING TAIL PIPE, THEN DISCONNECTED BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALER, TOTAL LOSS, CONTACTED CHEVROLET, WAS GIVEN REQUEST NUMBER, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
20001120CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. HIT 2 VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO STOP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DID NOT STOP MOTOR FROM RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT ENGINE OFF BY BLOCKING TAIL PIPE, THEN DISCONNECTED BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALER, TOTAL LOSS, CONTACTED CHEVROLET, WAS GIVEN REQUEST NUMBER, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
20001120CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. HIT 2 VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO STOP. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, DID NOT STOP MOTOR FROM RUNNING, FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT ENGINE OFF BY BLOCKING TAIL PIPE, THEN DISCONNECTED BATTERY. TOOK TO DEALER, TOTAL LOSS, CONTACTED CHEVROLET, WAS GIVEN REQUEST NUMBER, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
20001003TIRES:TREAD/BELT
RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE HAWK SS10 TIRE TREAD PEELED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. NLM
20000822ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STARTED MAKING A NOISE LIKE IT WAS A DEISEL ENGINE FROM THE DAY I DROVE THE VAN I REPORTED IT SEVERAL TIMES, FINALY HAD IT REPLACED, AND STILL MAKES THE SAME NOISE. SOMEONE SAID IT MUST BE THE OIL PUMP THEY REPLACE IT, IT'S STILL THE SAME . WHEN I START IT UP MAKES THAT NOISE ONLY. *AK
20000725CrashAIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
AIR BAG DRIVER SIDE OPEN TO SLOW. *AK
19990909CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVER HIT STREET SIGN AND THEN 5 FOOT ENBANKMENT WITH FRONT END OF VEHICLE . DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES .VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
19990604SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE SOLD TO CONSUMER WITH DEFECTIVE REAR END SUSPENSION WHICH FAILED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). MJS
19980528SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35- 40 MPH, PREPARING TO MAKE STANDARD STOP, APPLIED BRAKES ,DEFECT IN ABS CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
19980528SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35- 40 MPH, PREPARING TO MAKE STANDARD STOP, APPLIED BRAKES ,DEFECT IN ABS CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
Compare 1995CHEVROLETVAN 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 VAN have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET VAN has 31 NHTSA complaints, 9 crashes, 1 fires, 13 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET VAN is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET VAN 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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