1995 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 11%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250,000 miles. 4 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.
“While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10759344, filed 2015-08, 250,000 miles“While driving had to make a normal stop for a bus when brake pedal goes to floor. Had to avoid cars by going to side off road. After looking at truck it was determined the brake lines had rusted into. Replaced brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10759345, filed 2015-08, 250,000 miles“The brakes pads failed at 35,000 miles, dealer would not replace, we did and have not had to again now at 84,000 miles, air conditioner relay sensor switch went bad, we paid to have replaced, windshield wipers do not come on half the time, nor does the horn does not work half the time.”
NHTSA complaint #719413, filed 2000-02“Engine just fails without warning. Fuel injection pump was replaced last year .pump was replaced last week, and after 75 miles it failed again. Truck at the dealership at this time. The truck has had not only injector pump failures. Starter , alternator, fuel pump, clutch, pressure plate, universal joints, master cylinder and speedometer sender also had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #869021, filed 2000-08“When slowing down, anti lock brakes will lock up or may not respond to pedal application. *akthe brakes will go into anti lock mode untll the ABS light illuminates. Once the light illuminates the brakes operate fine. The ABS light stays illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #8017746, filed 2002-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
148 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
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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