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1995 Chevrolet C3500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
21%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet C3500, 21% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“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 1999-09

“While driving at 65 MPH brakes locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Consumer ran into a ditch and vehicle rolled over. Dealer is aware of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #841294, filed 1999-06

“When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions the ABS system failed, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. Please give further details.”

NHTSA complaint #813255, filed 1997-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996935%
19951021%
1994528%
1993640%
1992225%
1990240%
1989114%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet C3500

Fuel system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology