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1995 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 246 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the seats. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year10% below the Tahoe median · #18 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints24644 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage114kSeats, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems

246 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
Seats753
Service brakes, hydraulic498
Electrical system353
Air bags1812
Visibility170
Power train130
Seat belts133
Structure110
Tires92
11 other systems323

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

6 recalls

1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 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

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 95V-081 · Apr 24, 1995 · 8,323 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. BATTERY LEAKS ACIDEA00013 · closed Jun 28, 2002
    No recall
  2. HEADLIGHTEA00024 · closed Dec 21, 2001
    No recall
  3. FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLTEA01019 · closed Sep 27, 2002
    No recall
  4. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREEA02006 · closed Jul 23, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-159
  5. HEADLIGHTPE00017 · closed Sep 26, 2000
    No recall
  6. SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATIONPE01023 · closed Dec 20, 2001
    No recall
  7. BATTERY LEAKS ACIDPE99073 · closed May 2, 2000
    No recall
  8. FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURERQ99015 · closed Dec 28, 2001
    Led to recall 99V-130
In owners' words

What Tahoe owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORNER OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKET HAD FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK AND BECOME UNSTABLE. THE DEALER (GOOD CHEVROLET, 325 SW 12TH ST, RENTON, WA 98057, [PHONE]) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE…
Complaint 11139512 · Oct 10, 2018
FRONT LEFT CORNER OF DRIVERS SEAT BROKE LOOSE AND STARTED ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. I WAS SITTING PARKED AND REACHING IN THE BACK SEAT FOR ITEM.
Complaint 10984747 · May 10, 2017 · 216,000 miles
THE FRONT SEAT BRACKET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE PULLED THROUGH THE SHEET METAL ON THE LEFT SIDE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK.
Complaint 10721599 · May 27, 2015 · 186,987 miles

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