1995 Chevrolet K1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Chevrolet K1500, 6% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
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.
“The 4-wd actuator failed to work properly in cold or warm weather. The problem was intermittent, but currently constant. Also, windshield wiper motor failed to work. Would stop without warning 11/1/99. This caused difficulty for the driver to see while driving. Had taken vehicle to dealership & mechanic repaired the 4-wd actuator & wiper motor.”
NHTSA complaint #853982, filed 1999-12“Windshield wipers will not work in the rain. Took to dealer, and they replaced wiper motor and transmission assembly. Consumer was still having problems. Consumer felt this was dangerous because there could be an accident if stopping while on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #868518, filed 2000-08“While driving at varies speeds & the brakes (ABS) are applied. The vehicle does not stop. The distance is much further along than it should. Took to mechanic & informed that seals/ power brake booster & master cylinder gone.”
NHTSA complaint #818424, filed 1997-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet K1500
53 complaintsSeats
26 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsAir bags
9 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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