1995 Chevrolet C3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 47filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- 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 C3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 12 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and transmission and drivetrain (9). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 143,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 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.
- Fuel system12 26%
- Brakes10 21%
- Engine cooling7 15%
- Electrical system5 11%
- Body and structure4 8.5%
- Tires4 8.5%
- Exterior lighting3 6.4%
- Suspension3 6.4%
Also reported: Equipment (2), Steering (2), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet C3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the injection pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10614608, filed 2014-07, 30,000 milesBrakes: “When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the front brakes were working and the rear brakes were not working. Replaced front brakes twice and had the rotors on the front replaced once, rear brakes adjusted on two occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #844446, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: “Windshield wiper motor and wipers failed during rain. Leave the switch on and hope they start working again. This truck not included in recall, but does the same thing as recalled trucks. Transmission refuses to shift from first to second gears. Stop truck, shut off engine, restart and proceed seems to work most of the time to get transmission working correctly. Sometimes must repeat several times. Cruise control failed. Both shifters replaced to fix this problem. Alternator replaced 3 times. Air conditioning pump replaced 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118488, filed 2005-04, 100,000 milesEngine cooling: “Both engine head gaskets cracked. As a result, water seeped into the engine which burned white smoke. The consumer was told that this was a common problem in 95 diesel 6.5 engines between 130k miles and 140k miles. (this was a metal problem)”
NHTSA complaint #10051778, filed 2004-01, 143,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 170,000 miles.
Complaints 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 C3500 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 C3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 47 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 57,216 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 71,145 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 35,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 12 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.
Has the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 143,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 170,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.