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 2001-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 64 | 20% |
| 2004 | 159 | 26% |
| 2003 | 116 | 17% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 38 | 3% |
| 1999 | 51 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 7% |
| 1997 | 16 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
148 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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