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BrakesPart report

1995 Chevrolet K3500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
42%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
150,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet K3500, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.

“When the brakes were applied the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to the dealership where mechanic indicated the problem was caused by a metal brake line.”

NHTSA complaint #10044682, filed 2003-10, 150,000 miles

“On wet pavement the front ABS brakes will fail, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a crash. Consumer states that ABS is designed to brake 70 percent in the front and 30 percent in the back, 2 wheels are stopping 8400 pounds and the back 4 tires are stopping 3600 pounds.”

NHTSA complaint #805963, filed 1996-12

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996862%
1995542%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet K3500

Tires
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet K3500

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