Owners have filed 331 complaints
about the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA between 1997 and 2015.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Across this model's run it ranks 21 of 24 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 — 37
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 53
10.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 9
5% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1995 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
15.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
210.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
15.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
631.6%
150,000+ miles
947.4%
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.
Jun 1997peak 15Aug 2015
Recalls on the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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 2003064323,584 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until March 31 2004.
Recall 199522363,169 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
NOTE: EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH A DOUBLE LOOP ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. A CONDITION EXISTS WHERE IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IF BOTH THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOOPS RELEASE AT/OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH. CORRECTION: ON TRUCKS WITH GAS ENGINES OR 6.5 LITRE H.O. TURBO DIESEL ENGINES, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S). ON TRUCKS WITH LIGHTER DUTY ENGINES, THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY MANAGEMENT TWIN LOOP SYSTEM
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Houston, TXCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AL CARDONE BRAKE CALIBERS, MODEL# A118-4300, A118-4299. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10
NHTSA complaint #10319855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TXCrash2 injured
EQUIPMENT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AL CARDONE BRAKE CALIBERS, MODEL# A118-4300, A118-4299. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10
NHTSA complaint #10319855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granbury, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: CONTACT S HAD AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT THREE MONTHS AGO. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH A DOG RAN ACROSS CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND IT HIT A TREE. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS DONE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. THE UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DID NOT THINK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HAS AN AIR BAG BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR. HE WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY. HE CUT HIS TONGUE. HE HAS NOT TALKED TO A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #10138559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cabot, ARCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I HAD A WRECK IN MY 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. IT TOTALED MY TRUCK. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I CALLED CHEVROLET AND THEY CAME OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND NEVER DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #10064393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Little Rock, ARCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10026146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Douglasville, GACrash
SEATS
SEAT FRAME FAILED, REPORTED TO MFR ON 12/9/2002 REP SAID THAT NO OTHER INCIDENCES HAD BEEN REPORTED. (NOT TRUE) DEALERSHIP WHERE I RECEIVED ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR ($315.00) SAID THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON REPAIR (ESTIMATED AT TWO PER DAY AT ONE TIME). DT
NHTSA complaint #770681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 290,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
WHEELS
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10759342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 293,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
NHTSA complaint #10759348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 290,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
SUSPENSION
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10759342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 293,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
SUSPENSION
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
NHTSA complaint #10759348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 290,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE 16 INCH SPARE TIRE WHEEL FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TAKING TRUCK TO REPLACE SPARE THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE HAD BROKE. THE CROSS BRACKETS WERE RUSTED AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE END OF TRUCK FRAME ITSELF IS RUSTED AWAY. I SEE MANY ISSUES COMING BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST.
NHTSA complaint #10759342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 293,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME RUST. ALL PARTS CONNECTED TO FRAME. PARTS HOLDING TANKS ETC. EXCESSIVE RUST. BANDS CABLES LINES. EXCESSIVE RUSTING
NHTSA complaint #10759348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING HAD TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FOR A BUS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. HAD TO AVOID CARS BY GOING TO SIDE OFF ROAD. AFTER LOOKING AT TRUCK IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED INTO. REPLACED BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10759344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250,000 milesMiddlesboro, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING HAD TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FOR A BUS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. HAD TO AVOID CARS BY GOING TO SIDE OFF ROAD. AFTER LOOKING AT TRUCK IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED INTO. REPLACED BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10759345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TXCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AL CARDONE BRAKE CALIBERS, MODEL# A118-4300, A118-4299. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10
NHTSA complaint #10319855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TXCrash2 injured
EQUIPMENT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AL CARDONE BRAKE CALIBERS, MODEL# A118-4300, A118-4299. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRONT RIGHT CALIBERS STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/3/10
NHTSA complaint #10319855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redding, CA
SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEATBELT ON 1995 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK IS DEFECTIVE BUT DEALER CANNOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE PART IS DISCONTINUED. JUNKYARDS AND DISMANTLERS DO NOT HAVE IT BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS "TOO OLD."
NHTSA complaint #10224779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redding, CA
EQUIPMENT
FRONT SEATBELT ON 1995 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK IS DEFECTIVE BUT DEALER CANNOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE THE PART IS DISCONTINUED. JUNKYARDS AND DISMANTLERS DO NOT HAVE IT BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS "TOO OLD."
NHTSA complaint #10224779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Defuniak Springs, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
IN UR Z71 OFFROADS CHEVROLET TRUCK WITH THE 6.7 ENGINE{400 DETROIT DIESEL WITH TURBO} THE INNER FUEL PUMP GOES OUT FREQUENTLY I HAVE REPLACED IT ALREADY ONCE AND THE DANG THING IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE IT AGAIN IT COST ME $1,367.00 THE LAST TIME. I LOVE MY TRUCK AND I THINK IT WOULD BE A SMART MOVE TO CHECK OUT WHY THE INNER FUEL PUMPS KEEP GOING OUT. PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT AND LET ME KNOW SOMETHING. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME AND I HOPE THIS PROBLEM CAN GET RESOLVED SOON CAUSE MY TRUCK IS SITTING AND I LOVE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK, I LOVE MY CHEVROLET TRUCK NOTHING ELSE WILL EVER BEAT A CHEVROLET TO ME.
NHTSA complaint #10198853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 226,000 milesRiverside, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10151542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carson City, NV
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD CAME OFF THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON 10-6-1999. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PURCHASED THEM, AND THEY OFFERED HIM A 25% DISCOUNT ON THE NEW TIRES.
NHTSA complaint #10142856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granbury, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: CONTACT S HAD AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT THREE MONTHS AGO. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH A DOG RAN ACROSS CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND IT HIT A TREE. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS DONE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. THE UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DID NOT THINK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HAS AN AIR BAG BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR. HE WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY. HE CUT HIS TONGUE. HE HAS NOT TALKED TO A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #10138559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DT:THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING ,BUT THEY DID NOT MOVE THE ARMS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 03V159000 DUE TO VIN. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHY THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10133011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peoria, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THE DRIVER NOTICED WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE RIGHT LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. BF GOODWRICH 50R15LT 1090 LIBERATOR ALL TERRAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE #DOT TO THE TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10108757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesAlamogordo, NM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRACKET BROKE OFF THE MAIN SEAT FRAME. THE CAUSE OF THE BRACKET BREAKING WAS NOT DETERMINED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SEAT WAS POORLY CONSTRUCTED.
NHTSA complaint #10095236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,501 milesBattle Creek, MI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10071457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyles, TN
POWER TRAIN
THE PAINT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PAINT REDONE YET, BUT THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE PAINT FIXED IS $2600.
NHTSA complaint #10069176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyles, TN
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE PAINT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PAINT REDONE YET, BUT THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE PAINT FIXED IS $2600.
NHTSA complaint #10069176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyles, TN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE PAINT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PAINT REDONE YET, BUT THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE PAINT FIXED IS $2600.
NHTSA complaint #10069176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyles, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE PAINT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PAINT REDONE YET, BUT THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE PAINT FIXED IS $2600.
NHTSA complaint #10069176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyles, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE PAINT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PAINT REDONE YET, BUT THE ESTIMATE TO GET THE PAINT FIXED IS $2600.
NHTSA complaint #10069176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.