1995 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine failure while driving. I have made complaints to Chevrolet customer assistance regarding the engine failure on our 3/4 ton diesel truck and until the truck is in engine failure the mechanic cannot determine the cause. Mean while I was told until the computer can determine the cause, nothing can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10013965, filed 2003-04, 103,000 miles“While traveling , the consumer noticed smoke coming out of the exhaust. The dealer was notified and a technician stated the engine heads were cracked. The dealer was contacted and got a mechanic who stated this year truck was always having these problems with the engine. The consumer was concerned because they did not have the funds to repair the vehicle. It cost approximately $4300.00 for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10050426, filed 2004-01, 143,000 miles“Consumer (who is a mechanic) performed oil change on his vehicle and used a pennzoil oil filter, while driving the consumer heard a noise and the vehicle shut down, consumer saw smoke and looked under the vehicle and noticed that the oil filter was missing/fell off, the engine suffered damage due to the oil filter falling off.”
NHTSA complaint #559256, filed 2001-01“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 1999-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
148 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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