Owners have filed 12 complaints
about the 1995 Chevrolet C Series with NHTSA between 1999 and 2005.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Chevrolet C Series. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 43
8.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1995 compares with every other Chevrolet C Series
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1995 Chevrolet C Series
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
325.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
325.0%
Median failure at 74,000 miles
Brakes
216.7%
Seats
18.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
18.3%
Lights
18.3%
Airbags
18.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 1999peak 2Jul 2005
Recalls on the 1995 Chevrolet C Series
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2000080200,580 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles operated in areas of high salt use, the spare tire hoist cable may corrode and eventually break. This would allow the spare tire to fall off the vehicle possibly resulting in a road hazard for other vehicles. Correction: A letter will be sent to owners of affected vehicles with maintenance and inspection instructions for spare tire hoist cable assemblies. Additionally, the letter will advise the owner that, if the cable breaks during that inspection, their dealer will repair the assembly. This policy will be in effect until December 31, 2002.
Recall 19981596,089 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain crew cab pick ups, the front inner corner of the fuel tank may contact the body sill and over time wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at the point of contact. This condition could result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Correction: Tank will be inspected for wear and a spacer will be installed between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced.
Recall 199815071,500 units in Canada
Visual System
Certain vehicles may have windshield wiper motors with solder joints near the wiring harness connector that could crack. This could cause the windshield wiper to work intermittently and ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This could reduce driver visibility in inclement weather and result in a crash. Correction: Wiper motor circuit board and cover will be replaced.
Recall 199704958,031 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch bolt exists in the recliner mechanism that could trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy entry feature is activated. This pinching could cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. Correction: a protector will be installed over the recliner mechanism.
Recall 1996100249 units in Canada
Suspension
Certain vehicles may have a bead damage to the tires which occurred during tire mounting. The damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area would likely manifest itself as a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This damage could result in rapid air loss, which could cause injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred. Correction: Tires will be demounted and inspected for bead damage. If bead damage is present, the tire will be replaced.
Recall 199606224,746 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems. Vehicles may have been assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle cable such that the throttle return time may not meet the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, a portion of the dash mat will be cut out to provide clearance.
Recall 1996006269 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the steering column upper intermediate shaft nut may not be torqued to the proper specification. The nut could detach allowing the through bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the lower steering column shaft to fall out. This could result in possible shaft separation, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash. Correction: Suspect fasteners will be torqued to specification.
Recall 19951402,688 units in Canada
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable lock clip may back out of its installed position resulting in loss of cable adjustment. This could cause the transmission to not obtain mechanical PARK when the shift lever is placed in the PARK position. If the driver fails to apply the parking brake, unwanted vehicle movement could occur. Correction: The shift cable will be adjusted and a redundant lock clip will be installed.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
SAN Angelo, TXCrash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT A CEMENT GUTTER, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE COMPANY DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS IN PRIOR CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #876517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 74,000 milesSalem, OR
POWER TRAIN
DT: CONSUMER SATES: HE HAD A CLUTCH PLATE AND A SHAFT REPLACED ON THE TRANSMISSION IN OCTOBER 2004. IN THE PAST WHEN HE WAS PULLING AN R.V. TRAILER HE HAD NO PROBLEM PULLING THE MOUNTAIN PASSES (IN OREGON). AFTER HE HAD THE PARTS REPLACED, WHILE PULLING A MOUNTAIN PASS,GOING APPROX. 45 MPH, HE LOST THE CLUTCH. IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THE NEXT MORNING, AFTER THE ENGINE HAD COOLED THE CLUTCH WAS FINE. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CLUTCH, BECAUSE THEY TEST IT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE MANUFACTURER SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT UP WITH THE DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10128336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eatontown, NJ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
WHILE BACKING UP CONSUMER WAS TOLD STOP LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8017419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburgh, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
HILE PUTTING EMERGENCY BRAKES ON WHITH FOOT ON BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8005009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morgantown, WV
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
WIPERS QUIT WORKING, AFTER WIGGLING THE WIRING HARNESS GOING INTO THE ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR THE WIPERS WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A WHILE. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT LEVER WILL STICK IN PARK SOMETIME, RESUILTING IN REACHING UP IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO FREE IT UP. HAS HAPPEN 50-75 TIMES
NHTSA complaint #9004184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morgantown, WV
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPERS QUIT WORKING, AFTER WIGGLING THE WIRING HARNESS GOING INTO THE ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR THE WIPERS WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A WHILE. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT LEVER WILL STICK IN PARK SOMETIME, RESUILTING IN REACHING UP IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO FREE IT UP. HAS HAPPEN 50-75 TIMES
NHTSA complaint #9004184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denham Springs, LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #896062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marshfield, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY. ALSO, STALLED WHEN FIRST STARTING. HAS TO BE RESTARTED A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT STAYS RUNNING. FOR THIS THE DEALER HAS REPLACED PUMPS 5 TIMES. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #886672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Angelo, TXCrash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT A CEMENT GUTTER, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE COMPANY DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS IN PRIOR CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #876517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
POWER TRAIN
ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED AND WERE IN GOOD CONDTION. WHEN VEHICLE WAS MOVING MORE THE 40 MPH AND BRAKES PRESSED , STARTED TO FEEL THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD START TO SKID. DEALER WAS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS SINCE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.*AK THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #868955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED AND WERE IN GOOD CONDTION. WHEN VEHICLE WAS MOVING MORE THE 40 MPH AND BRAKES PRESSED , STARTED TO FEEL THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WOULD START TO SKID. DEALER WAS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS SINCE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.*AK THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #868955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cheyenne, OK
SEATS
FRONT SEAT HAS SEPARATED FROM FRAME. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #863699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beaumont, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY IN THE RAIN. THIS CAUSES DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY. WOULD NEED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVER'S WINDOW & JERK ON WIPERS TO GET STARTED. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT NOW BEING MORE CONTINUOUS. GOING UNDER HOOD, CAN JIGGLE WIRES FOR WIPERS TO MOVE.
NHTSA complaint #838333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.