Most common 1995 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Share of the 79 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Pickup complaints by model year
Best Pickup years: 2003, 2002, 2001. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997, 1996. Compare all years →
What 1995 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 36 →
There is a recall on the wiper motor electronic board for some Chevrolet wiper motors. I have contacted several dealers and parts distributors to find that the part number of the recall is the same as the number that my vehicle has, yet my vehicle is not covered. I have found many reports from owners with the same vehicle having the same problem. I'm sure that my incident where the wipers quit in the middle of a rain storm while traveling 55 MPH was just as hair-raising as the rest. Yet it would seem that no one would take care of this issue. This problem has been known for more that 4 years. This is an extremely dangerous situation and I would like to know why nothing has been done. With the number of incidents reported, the same part numbers involved, and the same intermittent failure descriptions, I am tired of hearing the same answer - "there is nothing we can do".
Discovered a NHTSA on 1995 Chevrolet Pickup trucks relative to windshield wiper failures. Mine has been doing the same thing as described in NHTSA 98V150 for past 2 + years. When they stop working I have to stop the vehicle, raise the hood and reach the circut board box on the firewall. I shake/rap it slightly and the wipers start working again. Also moving the wires going into the unit can cause the wipers to stop or run. I have contacted Chevrolet and they claim my truck is not included in the recall even though it is the same problem described in NHTSA 98/150. This is a high risk safety problem as the wipers can fail at any time or intermittingly. I don't understand why my 1995 truck is excluded to repair this safety defect and problem that's just like other Chevrolet 1995 trucks.
Brakes
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Pickup. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake failure service repair. The technician noticed failure in the brakes lines on the left side of the vehicle due to rust corrosion which was replaced in 2007. Recently, the identical failure occurred with the right side brake line. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had concern of the safety issue and the uncertainty of the defect without the experienced failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 167,000.
Dt: brakes caught fire while driving down the road, took vehicle to a mechanic and they said the brakes locked up, under the fender, the brake hub caught fire, due to overheating causing the brakes to catch fire.
Seats
As I was starting off at a stop sign, I proceeded to accelerate and my seat tilted backwards. It is just like a rocking chair now. I contacted the dealership in easley at crane Chevrolet and they said it was not under warranty and they would not cover it. I called the chev. Company at[phone] and they said considering the mileage that there was nothing they could do. So now I am contacting you. The seatbelt will be of no use in a wreck because the seat will break completely loose in an accident. The seat is not attached to the frame in the front part of the seat.
Frame on drivers seat broke, causing the seat to rock back and forth while driving. Dealer has been contacted. This is either a design or material flaw due to frame breaking whild slowing to a stop for a red light. Vehicle has never been involved in a crash nor in any way abused.
1995 Chevrolet Pickup engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21 / 26 / 23 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl diesel | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl turbo diesel | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl diesel | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 5.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl diesel | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl diesel | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup a good car?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Pickup rates avoid: 2.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Pickup at the same age. It is one of the Pickup years we suggest avoiding. 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 Pickup?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 36 complaints, 46% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer. Next are the brakes (10) and seats (8).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Pickup. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Pickup?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2002 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1997 and 1996. See the full Chevrolet Pickup years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Pickup problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 74,000 miles; 14% 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.