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1995 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 263 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 263 complaints for this model year.

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 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

“I read recently of battery leaking on 95-97 GM SUV's and trucks. I have also experienced this on my 95 full size pickup truck. The battery leaked acid into the engine compartment all over the electrical connections and brake lines. It is now corroding and GM wont do anything about it. They fixed the first battery at 22k miles. At 34k miles, it happened againg, but my truck was out of the 36 month warranty and they told me they would not warrant the problem the second time. The factory installed and the 2nd delco replacement batteries both leaked acid at the positive post. …”

NHTSA complaint #717811, filed 2000-01

“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

“Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with engine stalling. Until consumer was able to locate the problem involving electronic part between fuel pump shorting out, it cost consumer well over $1500.00 before correction was done. Another problem involved the electric wiring running uder driver's seat shorting out. Vehicle is stalling again. Dealer/mfr. Notified.”

NHTSA complaint #837381, filed 1999-05

“When applying brakes vehicle will shutdown/ everything in vehicle will shut off due to electrical wiring failure. This can happen at any speed and at anytime. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #899296, filed 2001-11

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017108%
2016120%
2015912%
20142016%
201369%
201246%
201157%
2010813%
20091722%
20084830%
20073821%
2006148%
20056420%
200415926%
200311617%
2002254%
2001303%
2000383%
1999513%
1998207%
1997166%
199642%
199583%
1994126%
199238%
199116%
199028%
198915%
1988320%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
148 complaints
Seats
34 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Seat 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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