Most common 1995 Chevrolet K30 problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet K30 complaints by model year
1995 Chevrolet K30 recalls (3)
Tires › Bead
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Vehicle speed control
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Chevrolet K30:
Steering shaft separations
Odi opened this pe on November 13, 1995 based on an owner complaint concerning a September 1995 accident involving a 1995 1/2 ton GM pickup truck.the vehicle owner alleged the bolt used to join the 2-piece steering shaft was missing.the shafts then separated and steering control was lost.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet K30 a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet K30?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer › motor. Next is the brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K30 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet K30, the most recent from July 1, 1996 (bead). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.