Most common 1995 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Share of the 263 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado complaints by model year
Best Silverado years: 2016, 2010, 2013. Years to avoid: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 1999. Compare all years →
What 1995 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 147 →
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.
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.
Seats all 34 →
When driving a frontal impact occurred, seat and belt did not hold. Also, the air bag sensor was cracked, and the air bag did not deploy. Dealer contacted and they will not remedy the problem. Do not have the appropriate information on the product to remedy the problem. Driver was injured, and out of work. Provide further information.
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. The consumer stated that the seat was poorly constructed.
Brakes all 29 →
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado a good car?
Based on 263 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Silverado rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado at the same age. It is one of the Silverado 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 Silverado?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 147 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer › motor. Next are the seats (34) and brakes (29).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Silverado?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2010 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 1999. See the full Chevrolet Silverado years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Silverado problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 7% 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.