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1995 Chevrolet C1500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most C1500 years

Owner complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C1500 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 41.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 4 of 209 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility. Review the 115 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports

Visibility complaints

115 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1999
Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED IN THUNDERSTORM, GENERAL MOTORS HAS ALREADY RECALLED SOME VEHICLES, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS MODEL. ALTHOUGH, ACCORDING TO GM PARTS PERSONNEL, THEY ALL USE THE SAME WIPER MOTOR, AND THE MODULE THAT CONTROLS IT. WE WERE ADVISED THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY CURRENT RECALLS FOR THIS PRO…

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WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED IN THUNDERSTORM, GENERAL MOTORS HAS ALREADY RECALLED SOME VEHICLES, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS MODEL. ALTHOUGH, ACCORDING TO GM PARTS PERSONNEL, THEY ALL USE THE SAME WIPER MOTOR, AND THE MODULE THAT CONTROLS IT. WE WERE ADVISED THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY CURRENT RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #707934

Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 1999
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WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TURNING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, SUDDENLY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT A REASON. *AK

NHTSA ODI #841212

Mileage unknown · Jun 24, 1999
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THE CONSUMER STATE'S THE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND SOMETIME'S DON'T WORK AT ALL AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #841039

Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #838038

Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION WITHOUT WARNING. IF THE DRIVER GOES OVER A BUMP, THE WIPERS WILL COME BACK ON. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #837091

Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULTIN A CRASH DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #, BUT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #838759

Mileage unknown · May 19, 1999
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WHEN TRAVLEING IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. ALSO, THERE IS A RECALL LISTED FOR SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #838134

Mileage unknown · May 18, 1999
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WHILE TRAVELING IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION . *AK

NHTSA ODI #838063

Mileage unknown · May 10, 1999
Visibility

WHEN USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #836724

Mileage unknown · May 10, 1999
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION OR THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V150001, GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. OWNER EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #836283

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

EA97023 · Driver's Seat Frame Failure

Opened Oct 31, 1997 · Closed Jun 1, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)