Model year record

1995 Chevrolet C1500 recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet C1500 has 2 safety recalls and 209 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (118 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints209filed by owners

Crashes · fires9 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

C1500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,050/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

C1500 Pickup 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Windshield wiper/washer	118	0	0	0	130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder	42	3	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	23	1	0	2	—
Air bagsFrontal	7	5	0	2	—
StructureFrame and members; Body › Door	7	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)	6	1	1	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	5	0	1	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch; 12v/24v/48v battery	5	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Fuel injection system › Injectors	4	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Retractor	4	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	3	0	0	0	—
Tires	3	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 95 C1500 WORKS RANDOMLY AT BEST. THE PUMP FOR THE FLUID ALSO ONLY WORKS SOME OF THE TIME. SOME TIMES I'LL TURN OF THE WIPERS AND IT WILL TAKE UP TO A MINUTE FOR THEM TO START WORKING,OTHER TIMES THEY WORK FINE AND THEN STILL OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL. FLUID HAVEN'T COME OUT OF THE PUMP FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS AT ALL. *TR
Feb 15, 2011 · 186,320 miles
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C1500 EQUIPPED WITH SIGMA TEMPEST (N/A) P235/75/R15 TIRES, DOT NUMBER UTHLTWB0907. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE BELT OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06T027000 (TIRES: TREAD/BELT), AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT MADE WITHIN THE TIME FRAME OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT ACTUALLY MANUFACTURE THE TIRES, AND WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 14,364. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/10/2011 *LN
May 12, 2011 · 14,364 miles
Tires
I PURCHASED A SET OF HANKOOK TIRES H-101 275-60-15 AT SEPARATE DATES TWO OF THEM SEPARATED AT TREAD ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO DID NOT HOLD ON RECEIPT DEALER SAID COULD NOT HELP ME THREAD WEAR WAS OVER HALF LEFT NOW THE SEND PAIR DOING SAME DEALER WAS READY TO SELL ME ANOTHER SET YA RIGHT NO THANKS IN ALL HANKOOK SHOULD COMPLY WITH CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE. *TR
Jun 14, 2010
Electrical system › Starter assembly
1995 CHEVROLET C1500 PICK-UP. CONSUMER EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DIESEL INJECTION PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. ALSO, THE STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Sep 21, 1999
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE WIPERS WOULD STOP WHILE IN MOTION AND OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN PROMPTED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 101,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED BY REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PULSE BOARD. UPDATED *JB
Jan 15, 2007 · 99,500 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
DT: THE CALLER RECEIVED RECALL ON ONE OF HIS VEHICLES, BUT NOT THE OTHER. HE SAID THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT ALWAYS WORKING. THEY WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE PART IN RECALL WAS THE WIPER MOTOR. MANUFACTURER SAID THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION WAS NOT IN RECALL. DEALER SAID THEY WONT FIX VEHICLE FOR FREE WITHOUT RECALL LETTER. *AK
Jan 15, 2005 · 130,000 miles
Structure › Body › Door
THE INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE OUTER HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE AND EXIT THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE WAS THE SECOND HANDLE THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR HANDLE IS MADE OF POT METAL WHICH BREAKS INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. *JB *NM
Jan 14, 2002
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAIN ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED THREE YEARS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Aug 10, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILUREClosed
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)
EA97023 · opened Oct 31, 1997 · closed Jun 1, 1999