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1995 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 457 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.5× the Suburban median · #4 of 38 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints45782 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban has problems

457 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, hydraulic16325
Seats8710
Visibility500
Tires332
Electrical system323
Power train254
Air bags1816
Structure160
Steering132
14 other systems8410

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

6 recalls

1995 Chevrolet Suburban 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 →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V-150 · Jul 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 95V-139 · Jul 26, 1995 · 36,641 vehicles

Risk. THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–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 Suburban 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 Suburban median. How we score

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8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKINGDP00001 · still open
    Open
  2. BATTERY LEAKS ACIDEA00013 · closed Jun 28, 2002
    No recall
  3. HEADLIGHTEA00024 · closed Dec 21, 2001
    No recall
  4. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREEA02006 · closed Jul 23, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-159
  5. POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCEEA95026 · closed Sep 20, 2001
    Led to recall 01I006000
  6. STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONSPE95052 · closed Mar 22, 1996
    No recall
  7. UNDERSEAT VEHICLE FIRESPE96056 · closed Mar 17, 1997
    No recall
  8. DRIVERS SEAT FAILUREPE97027 · closed Oct 31, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Suburban owners report

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

(1) HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKING SYSTEM 3 TIMES IN LAST 4 MONTHS (2) VEHICLE KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE BEEN ACTIVATING FOR NO REASON (3)REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS (4)WHEN STARTING FROM START POSITION BRAKE CALIPERS STAY A LITTLE CLOSED…
Complaint 10187071 · Apr 4, 2007 · 120,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE MECHANIC BLED THE BRAKES AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE ROADS WERE ICY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE BRAKES LOCKED, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT MOVING UNTIL IT…
Complaint 10145205 · Dec 14, 2005 · 106,900 miles
THE ABS/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAS AGAIN GONE OUT ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER MY FIRST COMPLAINT 5 YEARS AGO, I HAD THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SENSOR REPLACED--UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS PRIOR TO GM'S CURRENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME…
Complaint 10025599 · Jul 8, 2003 · 136,435 miles

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