1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems & Complaints

Better than average96% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Suburban 1500 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 96% fewer than a typical Suburban 1500 model year at the same age, making the 1995 one of the better Suburban 1500 years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 126,000 miles).

8complaints
0recalls
3crashes
1fires
3injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

  • Air bags~126,000 miles
    225%
  • Brakes~193,000 miles
    225%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~301,000 miles
    225%
  • A/C & heater~193,000 miles
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~193,000 miles
    113%
  • Seats~75,000 miles
    113%
  • Seat belts~220,000 miles
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’23’25’268916147467921201751829431190101555380173118
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Suburban 1500 years: 1995, 1996, 1997. Years to avoid: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004, 2007. Compare all years →

1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD12 / 16 / 13
5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD11 / 14 / 12

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Suburban 1500 rates better than average: 96% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Suburban 1500 at the same age. It is one of the best Suburban 1500 years by this measure. 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 Suburban 1500?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1996 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004 and 2007. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 193,000 miles; 0% 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.