1995 Chevrolet C1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Chevrolet C1500, 3% of the 209 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Original transmission failed at 35,000 miles. Three replacement transmissions have failed subsequently, the most recent at 77,500 miles. Transmission cooling systems continue to fail despite regular maintennance and service by qualified dealers. Failures have ocurred under normal highway driving conditions, each time stranding family on highway.”
NHTSA complaint #746962, filed 2001-06“When driving consumer notice smoke coming from the front end when the vehicle caught on fire due to transmission fluid leaking onto the exhaust manifold which totaled the vehicle. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864832, filed 2000-07“Factory installed aluminum coil radiator keeps corroding and eventually after 1 year or 2 the part will fail, possibly causing other related damage. Also, manufacturer installed an aluminum driveshaft.”
NHTSA complaint #867928, filed 2000-08“This is the second time the front differential is leaking. It seems to be common problem with chev pickups. I am looking for a recall which will help to offset the cost of the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #721776, filed 2000-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet C1500
115 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet C1500
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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