1995 Chevrolet 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet 1500, 14% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on local road brakes failed, had to downshift and use emergency brake to stop truck. I found out after investigating, that the brake lines had rusted so badly that the hydraulic pressure blew out the brakeline to the front driverside wheel. Turns out that this is a common problem on chevy trucks and there has not been a recall yet !!! Does someone have to get hurt or die before this design flaw gets recalled? The brake system is a major safety component of any vehicle, why is the NHTSA not acting on this? …”
NHTSA complaint #10563237, filed 2014-02, 140,000 miles“While driving at 35 MPH another vehicle pulled out in front of the consumer's vehicle. Consumer applied the brakes and the ABS system locked up, causing the consumer to hit the other vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy, and the steering wheel was bent.”
NHTSA complaint #843132, filed 1999-07“Vehicle experiencing on going problem with brake pedal going to the floor intermittently; both front rotors was discover broken apart. Dealer notified and informed that part was not cover under a mfr's recalls. Feel free to provide any further details:”
NHTSA complaint #869434, filed 2000-09“Made panic stop to avoid truck pulling hay wagon, ABS light came on, front brakes locked up, rear brakes didnt work, hit truck, examined rear brakes, shoes show no sign of wear since truck was new, have replaced front pads once.”
NHTSA complaint #733092, filed 2000-10“Consumer states that while driving 20mph the brake master failed, resulting in loss of brake functionality. Consumer collided into the rear of another vehicle. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023782, filed 2002-12Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet 1500
65 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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