1995 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corvette at the same age

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical Corvette model year at the same age, making the 1995 one of the better Corvette years. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (8 complaints).

32complaints
0recalls
5crashes
2fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Chevrolet Corvette problems

  • Speed control & acceleration
    825%
  • Electrical system
    722%
  • Body & structure
    413%
  • Brakes
    413%
  • Wheels & tires
    39%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~103,000 miles
    39%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~12,000 miles
    39%
  • Engine & cooling~100,000 miles
    39%
  • Suspension
    26%
  • Other / not specified~94,000 miles
    26%
  • Equipment & accessories
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    13%
  • A/C & heater
    13%
  • Lights
    13%

Share of the 32 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Corvette complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26324415339930827820515785217532365341541151848556826365104257511483413212621112
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Corvette. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Corvette years: 2021, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005, 2008. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette:

BRAKE PULL

NHTSA investigation DP96006 · opened May 14, 1996 · closed Oct 18, 1996

The petitions stated that:we represent the owner of a 1990 Chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddently, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this is a intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity.

What 1995 Chevrolet Corvette owners say

Speed control & acceleration

While driving 10-15 MPH engine started to rev, then accelerated. Driver applied brake, pedal went to the floor, but did not stop vehicle. Consumer had to shift to park after rearending another vehicle. Vehicle at dealership at this time. The wiring was coming off of the washer hose, there was no air coming through the vents, the vacuum check valve was replaced, the drivers side high beam was replaced, the starter was replaced three times, the seat belt light was comng on even after the seatbelt was buckled, the drivers side mirror was shaking, water pump was leakng, the front brakes were replaced, the heater was inoperative, the seat latch was replace, the left door lock screws were loose, whwn usiing the remote there is a popping noise, the handle for the convertible top hatch lid will not release.

Aug 2002 · crash

ABS, while driving at speed 15mph, when slowing down at stop sign brakes were very hard, extended stopping distance impact 11:00 position. Consumer states at time of accident, the engine seemed to provide power sufficient to overcome the brakes and pushing hard on the brake pedal would not slow the car, possible throttle linkages and control failure, consumer was injured in accident.

Jun 1996 · crash · 1 injury

Electrical system

While driving 10-15 MPH engine started to rev, then accelerated. Driver applied brake, pedal went to the floor, but did not stop vehicle. Consumer had to shift to park after rearending another vehicle. Vehicle at dealership at this time. The wiring was coming off of the washer hose, there was no air coming through the vents, the vacuum check valve was replaced, the drivers side high beam was replaced, the starter was replaced three times, the seat belt light was comng on even after the seatbelt was buckled, the drivers side mirror was shaking, water pump was leakng, the front brakes were replaced, the heater was inoperative, the seat latch was replace, the left door lock screws were loose, whwn usiing the remote there is a popping noise, the handle for the convertible top hatch lid will not release.

Wiring · Aug 2002 · crash

This problem has occured on 3 seperate occasions. The first occasion the car was proceeding at 40 MPH, second time at 5 MPH and the third time at 5 MPH. This condition causes the car to stall, and not restart. The secondary ignition coil wire gets severed. I have all documentation from dealer visits regarind these occurences.

Ignition · Aug 1999

Body & structure

While driving 10-15 MPH engine started to rev, then accelerated. Driver applied brake, pedal went to the floor, but did not stop vehicle. Consumer had to shift to park after rearending another vehicle. Vehicle at dealership at this time. The wiring was coming off of the washer hose, there was no air coming through the vents, the vacuum check valve was replaced, the drivers side high beam was replaced, the starter was replaced three times, the seat belt light was comng on even after the seatbelt was buckled, the drivers side mirror was shaking, water pump was leakng, the front brakes were replaced, the heater was inoperative, the seat latch was replace, the left door lock screws were loose, whwn usiing the remote there is a popping noise, the handle for the convertible top hatch lid will not release.

Body › Door · Aug 2002 · crash

Seal between the glass and the convertible top failed, replacement of the entire convertible top is necessary.

Body › Roof and pillars · Sep 1998

1995 Chevrolet Corvette engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.7L 8-cyl6-speed manualRWD15 / 23 / 18
5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD15 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Corvette rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corvette at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette?

The speed control & acceleration — 8 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about accelerator pedal. Next are the electrical system (7) and body & structure (4).

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Corvette?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 1998, 2005 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet Corvette years comparison.

At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Corvette problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 94,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.