1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 159,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and visibility (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 159,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 25%
- Brakes2 25%
- Equipment1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Seats1 13%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Fell asleep at wheel, crashed at speed of 60-65 MPH, hit embankment first and then 24 diameter tree plus other smaller trees, front of vehicle compressed approx. 38 inches including bumper, never applied brakes due to sleeping, at impact driver's chest hit steering wheel and head hit dash, airbag never deployed, vehicle totaled and driver hospitalized with head/chest trauma”
NHTSA complaint #10171821, filed 2006-10Brakes: “The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The ABS speed sensor in the front passenger side wheel was either disconnected or missing. The transmission shifted from first to second gear properly, but shifted from second to third or third to overdrive while revving up. When the air conditioning system was activated, smoke began pouring out of the dashboard. The current mileage was 193,767 and failure mileage was 193,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10217090, filed 2008-02, 193,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “There has been a recall for this issue. I bought the car used and have had problems identified by the prior recalls with gradual increasing difficulties (action numbers ea97022 and ea02006). I contacted the dealer with the recall information and was told that the part had already been replaced by the recall but did not have a replacement date. They noted that because the part had already been replaced and it had been over 1 year they are no longer under any further obligation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446849, filed 2012-02Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 78,000 and 220,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| Suburban 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 8,250 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 32 | 17,000 | 1 | 5 | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2011 | 80 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 17 | 67 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 53 | 67,500 | 0 | — | 17 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 55 | 77,500 | 0 | — | 16 | 35 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2008 | 101 | 69,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 190 | 72,500 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 31 | 68,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 94 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 182 | 83,999 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 175 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 120 | 98,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 92 | 108,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 67 | 118,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 74 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | 136,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 16 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 9 | 149,500 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | 159,500 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | 155,005 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (Suburban 1500 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 159,500 miles and the middle half falls between 78,000 and 220,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.