1995 Chevrolet K1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet K1500, 14% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 2 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.
“Took truck in to have ABS checked, I was told the pump and module needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300.00. Then had he brake system checked and another location and found that pump pressure to all 4 wheels was equal, but ABS light comes on when started, but will reset w/ disconnection of the battery and/or fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #10010921, filed 2003-03, 145,000 miles“Right front brake rotor separated during a low speed stop. This was a composite style brake rotor that failed for no visible reason. If this failure had happened during a high speed stop loss of control would most likely have happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10043562, filed 2003-10, 125,000 miles“Abs braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 MPH. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10152325, filed 2006-03, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet K1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/16/10 updated 11/24/10”
NHTSA complaint #10345326, filed 2010-07, 150,000 miles“Front left brake rotor broke loose from hub, resulting in loss of brake power on left, and caused vehicle to swerve to right. Gmc has issued a TSB on problem. Dealer will be notified. The friction surface ring broke loose from the hub, an annular fracture of the rotor, Chevrolet declined any customer assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #892978, filed 2001-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet K1500
53 complaintsSeats
26 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500
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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