Owners have filed 18 complaints
about the 1995 Chevrolet G Series with NHTSA between 1995 and 2000.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 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 — 44
Against the median year of the Chevrolet G Series. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
27.8% 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 G 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 G Series
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Seat Belts
422.2%
Brakes
422.2%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
316.7%
Seats
211.1%
Other & Unspecified
15.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15.6%
Airbags
15.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.6%
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.
Jul 1995peak 5Sep 2000
Recalls on the 1995 Chevrolet G 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 199911936 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, the sliding side-door rear latch might have been replaced in service with a latch that was improperly riveted. In the event of a vehicle crash, the door may not perform as required and increased injuries could occur. Correction: Dealers will replace the sliding door rear latch.
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 1995180259 units in Canada
Structure
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 206 - Door Latches, Hinges and Locks. The sliding side door latch may be improperly riveted. Correction: Sliding rear door latch will be replaced on suspect vehicles.
Recall 1995052782 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles may experience an external transmission fluid leak at the lube feed passage due to thin case casting in the cooler boss area. This condition could allow transmission oil to spray onto the exhaust system which could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and transmission replaced if required.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Minneapoli, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #506643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapi, MICrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT, ALSO FRONT PADS WORN BADLY WHILE REAR PADS SHOW NO WEAR AT ALL. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winchester, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE VANS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT 55 MPH. TT
NHTSA complaint #969124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Bolingbrook, IL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
I ONLY USED THE SOFA REAR SEAT OCCASIONALLY. HAD A CHILD USING IT LAST FRIDAY AND HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. THE SEAT BELT CAME APART AND I FOUND THAT IT HAD BEEN PIECED TOGETHER WITH STAPLES. THE CONVERSION COMPANY REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. AFTER THEY FOUND OUT I ONLY HAD 14,000 MILES ON THE VAN, THAT AGREED TO SUPPLY THE PART, BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE LABOR. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 4 YEARS, BUT PREVIOUSLY ONLY USED IT TO TRANSPORT A HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE FRONT OR MIDDLE AREAS. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THE CHILD IN THE FAULTY SEAT BELT WAS NOT INJURED. I FEEL THAT THE CONVERSION COMPANY WHO INSTALLED THE BELT WAS NEGLIGENT AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #730292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maysville, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
PROBLEM CHECKED 2 TIMES BY DEALER HE SAYS ITS OK VAN HAS NO HEAT SHIELDS.
NHTSA complaint #727911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bolingbrook, IL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
I ONLY USED THE SOFA REAR SEAT OCCASIONALLY. HAD A CHILD USING IT LAST FRIDAY AND HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. THE SEAT BELT CAME APART AND I FOUND THAT IT HAD BEEN PIECED TOGETHER WITH STAPLES. THE CONVERSION COMPANY REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. AFTER THEY FOUND OUT I ONLY HAD 14,000 MILES ON THE VAN, THAT AGREED TO SUPPLY THE PART, BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE LABOR. I HAVE HAD THE VAN FOR 4 YEARS, BUT PREVIOUSLY ONLY USED IT TO TRANSPORT A HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE FRONT OR MIDDLE AREAS. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THE CHILD IN THE FAULTY SEAT BELT WAS NOT INJURED. I FEEL THAT THE CONVERSION COMPANY WHO INSTALLED THE BELT WAS NEGLIGENT AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #730292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburge, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON NUMEROUS TIMES AND CONDITION STILL OCCURS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CANNOT RESOLVE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #828237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Port, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER HAS APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES, THE SECOND TIME 18,000 MILES. THEN THEY GROUNDED THE RIMS AT 24,000 MILES, CHANGING ROTORS AND PADS. AGAIN AT 32,000 MILES CHANGED ROTORS AND PADS.
NHTSA complaint #817307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Port, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CONSUMER HAS APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES, THE SECOND TIME 18,000 MILES. THEN THEY GROUNDED THE RIMS AT 24,000 MILES, CHANGING ROTORS AND PADS. AGAIN AT 32,000 MILES CHANGED ROTORS AND PADS.
NHTSA complaint #817307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Texarkana, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ARM RESTS POSITIONED TOO HIGHT, INTERFERING W/FREE MOVEMENT OF DRIVER'S ARM.
NHTSA complaint #509974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minneapoli, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #506643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNK, 00
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ARMREST HOLDS SEAT BELT AGAINST PILLAR.
NHTSA complaint #504840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lorain, OH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
REAR CAPTAIN CHAIR SEAT BELT TOO SHORT. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #503427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapi, MICrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT, ALSO FRONT PADS WORN BADLY WHILE REAR PADS SHOW NO WEAR AT ALL. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapi, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #502970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapi, MI
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
RING AND PINION GEARS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #502970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Emporia, KS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
RIGHT SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MAKES OBJECTS LOOK FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY REALLY ARE, CAUSES DIFFICULTY JUDGING WHEN IT IS SAFE TO CHANGE LANES. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elsin, CA
SEATS
CAPTAINS CHAIR POSITON HANDLE INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #601194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elsin, CA
SEATS
CAPTAINS CHAIR POSITON HANDLE INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #601194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blythe, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #601180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winchester, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE VANS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT 55 MPH. TT
NHTSA complaint #969124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.