Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Pickup recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet Pickup has 1 safety recall and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (36 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints79filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingAug 11, 2008

Headlights

Recall 08E0500001,921 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	36	0	0	135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Pads	9	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Power adjust	8	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery › Fuel pump	7	0	0	—
Power trainManual transmission; Driveline › Differential unit	6	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt; Temporary/emergency spare tire	6	1	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	5	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	3	3	2	—
StructureBody › Bumpers; Body › Tailgate	2	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights	1	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly	1	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, electric
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET PICKUP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BRAKE FAILURE SERVICE REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED FAILURE IN THE BRAKES LINES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST CORROSION WHICH WAS REPLACED IN 2007. RECENTLY, THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY ISSUE AND THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE DEFECT WITHOUT THE EXPERIENCED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
Oct 18, 2007 · 16,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
DT: BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, UNDER THE FENDER, THE BRAKE HUB CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSING THE BRAKES TO CATCH FIRE.
Jun 9, 2005 · 100,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, TIRE IMMEDIATELY BLEW OUT. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
Mar 10, 2004 · 50,000 miles
Structure › Body › Tailgate
VEHICLE ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES WHEN THE STRAP WHICH HELD THE TAIL GATE FAILED. *LA *JB
Feb 19, 2004 · 70,000 miles
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
THE REAR WINDOW HAD POPPED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. GM WAS NOTIFIED AND SUGGESTED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO MILEAGE AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. *AK *SCC *JB
Jun 3, 2003 · 143,000 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB
Mar 30, 2003 · 74,000 miles
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MOLD BUILD UP IN THE DUCT SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW WITHIN THE AC SYSTEM. *NLM SCC
Mar 20, 2003
Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOW THEY HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY. VEHICLE IS A 1995 ,CHEVROLET, FLEETSIDE PICK-UP 4-WHEEL DRIVE.*AK
Jul 1, 2002 · 135,000 miles

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