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1995 Chevrolet C/K PickupsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints234 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage117kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility60
Seats40
Electrical system22
Air bags21
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Structure20
Tires10
Steering10
Engine and engine cooling10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 03V-159 · Apr 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other C/K Pickups year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C/K Pickups median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEADLIGHTEA00024 · closed Dec 21, 2001
    No recall
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREEA02006 · closed Jul 23, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-159
In owners' words

What C/K Pickups owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WELL MY WHOLE FAMILY HAS OWNED THIS TRUCK AND IT WAS PASSED DOWN TO ME I DRIVE IT ALL THE TIME AND I HAVE PUT IT IN THE DITCH DUE TO MY WINDOW WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT AND ON THE HWY ALL THE SALT BUILDS UP AND I CANT SEE THE ROAD. *TR
Complaint 10259511 · Feb 21, 2009 · 68,000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT. TURN THEM ON AND THEY MAY WORK,THEN STOP AS YOU DRIVE, SOMETIMES THEY GO TO INTERMITTENT MODE WHEN THEY WANT OR STOP COMPLETELY YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND MANUALLY PULL ON THEM TO GET THEM STARTED, THIS WORKS FOR A MILE OR SO THEN THEY STOP AGAIN ON…
Complaint 10246950 · Oct 28, 2008
DEFECTIVE WIPER OPERATION ON CHEVROLET P/U HAS CAUSED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS IN RAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS ON RECALL FOR THE MOST PART, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN ONES INCLUDING MINE. I AND MY FAMILY HAVE EXPERIENCED WIPER FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WILL HAVE TO FIX IT MYSELF EVEN THOUGH THE MAJORITY ARE ON…
Complaint 10221809 · Mar 19, 2008 · 165,000 miles

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