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1995 Chevrolet K30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet K30, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet K30 has problems

2 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

1995 Chevrolet K30 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

Tires: bead

Recall 96V-117 · Jul 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles

Risk. THIS DAMAGE TO THE TIRE REINFORCING STRUCTURE IN THE BEAD "TOE" AREA CAUSES A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER THE TIRE IS INFLATED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 95V-026 · Feb 16, 1995 · 13,853 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

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 K30 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 K30 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet K30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONSPE95052 · closed Mar 22, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What K30 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING/NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN SERVICED FIVE TIMES IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 844968 · Aug 12, 1999

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