1995 Chevrolet C15 Problems
- Complaints
- 60filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet C15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe air bags that did not deploy in frontal or multi-impact collisions, followed by brake complaints involving a pedal that goes to the floor, delayed stopping, vibration, or a pull to one side. Wiper motor and wiper board failures, seat and seat-belt hardware problems, and a few stalling or idle-related electrical reports also appear. The sample carries no mileage figures, so the reports cannot be tied to a particular odometer range.
- Air bags
Air bag did not deploy in a collision
- 19 complaints (32%)
- typically at 1.4 yrs old
- 18 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 1995–1996
Complaints describe frontal and multiple-impact collisions in which the driver's air bag did not inflate, sometimes alongside a seat belt that failed to lock or restrain. Several reports involve a vehicle that struck a tree or pole after avoiding an animal or another vehicle. Owners present these as observations from the crash, and the complaints do not describe a dealer diagnosis of the air bag system. Reported after collisions at various speeds and conditions; the sample gives no mileage or age pattern.
What to check: Ask whether the air bag warning lamp behaves normally with the ignition on and whether the system has ever been serviced or diagnosed. A pre-purchase inspection that includes the air bag and seat-belt systems is worth requesting.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Driving vehicle at 35 MPH, just started to rain, another vehicle darted in front of truck, driver applied brakes (ABS), side swiped other vehicle, driver pulled over, grass area wet from rain, vehicle slid into tree, driver's airbag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #800771, filed 1996-09“While driving another vehicle ran stop sign, slammed into the front left, second impact was left rear near gas tank, third impact was into telephone pole in the front, driver's air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #803738, filed 1996-10 - Brakes
Brake pedal to the floor / delayed or uneven stopping
- 9 complaints (15%)
- typically at 1.3 yrs old
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 1995–2000
Owners describe the pedal traveling to the floor during sudden or emergency stops, requiring several pumps before the brakes take hold, and in some cases extended stopping distance. Others report the truck pulling hard to one side under braking with a loud noise, heavy shaking at speeds above about 25 mph when the brakes are lightly applied, a delay between pedal application and actual slowing, and a front rotor that broke while driving. Some say shops could not reproduce the problem or found nothing wrong. Described in emergency and routine stops on various surfaces; the sample gives no mileage data.
What to check: Check pedal feel and firmness, look for pulsation or pulling during a test-drive stop, and ask for brake service records. Have the hydraulic system, rotors and ABS function inspected before purchase.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“This truck has ABS. At speeds above 25 MPH, when the brakes are even lightly touched, on any surface, the truck will shake tremendously (enough to shake you out of the seat). 2 mechanics so far have found no problems. Taking this to the local dealer in 2 days.”
NHTSA complaint #713152, filed 1999-10“Abs: brakes have failed twice; in an emergency stop, pedal traveled to floor; caused extended stopping; had to pump brakes to stop; nearly caused accident. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #972732, filed 1995-09 - Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
Windshield wipers quit or run intermittently
- 6 complaints (10%)
- typically at 4.2 yrs old
- filed 1995–2004
Complaints describe wipers that stop intermittently while in use, leaving poor visibility until the driver gets out and moves the connector to restart them, after which they fail again. Some owners had the wiper board or motor repaired at their own expense and later learned that other trucks of the same type had been covered by a recall; they report being told their vehicle's VIN was not included. Occurred during normal wiper operation in wet weather; the sample gives no mileage or age pattern.
What to check: Run the wipers through all speeds and the intermittent setting, including a wet test, and ask whether the wiper motor or wiper board has been replaced. Check with a dealer whether any wiper-related campaign applies to the specific VIN.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Windshield wipers failed intermittently during operation, causing poor visibility. Consumer will have to get out of vehicle and wiggle connector to restart wipers, but eventually they will fail again. Consumer contacted dealer, and was told vehicle was is not included in recall due to VIN although it had same defect.”
NHTSA complaint #875731, filed 2000-11“Windshield wiper blade motor fails intermittently. Gm is aware and has a recall campaign, but that my truck VIN no does not qualify for the recall. Also on the brake system there seems to be a delay from the time of brake application to the actual mechanical stopping of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #704830, filed 1999-03
Buying note. These reports centre on air bag deployment in crashes, brake pedal and stopping behavior, and wiper and seat hardware on a vehicle that is now decades old. A thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the brakes, air bag system, seat mounts and belts, plus a wet-weather wiper test, is the practical way to judge an individual truck.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 24 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C15. Of all complaints, 20 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 19 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags19 32%
- Brakes14 23%
- Seats6 10%
- Seat belts5 8.3%
- Electrical system3 5.0%
- Vehicle speed control3 5.0%
- Body and structure2 3.3%
- Engine cooling1 1.7%
Also reported: Fuel system (1), Steering (1).
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Consumer experienced problems with wiper motor prior to receiving recall notice. The consumer request reimbursement for the repairs made prior to receiving the recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10099687, filed 2004-11Seats: “Front drivers seat displayed an increasing wobble from about mid oct 1999. When the wobble worsened, I atempted to tighten the front driver's seat anchor bolts (where seat assembly attaches to seat frame structure). At that time I found that the front structural cross member of the drivers seat had shattered at the mounting bolt displaying severe fatigue failure. If an accident were to occur there is high probability of the seat dislodging or collapsing due to compromised structural integrity.”
NHTSA complaint #713736, filed 1999-10Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet C15 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet C15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 41 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C15 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C15?
Owners of this model year most often describe air bags that did not deploy in frontal or multi-impact collisions, followed by brake complaints involving a pedal that goes to the floor, delayed stopping, vibration, or a pull to one side. The issues reported most often: Air bag did not deploy in a collision; Brake pedal to the floor / delayed or uneven stopping; Windshield wipers quit or run intermittently.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet C15 have?
NHTSA recorded 60 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C15 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Chevrolet C15 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 19 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 14.
Has the 1995 Chevrolet C15 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.