1995 Chevrolet Suburban Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 457 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 457 complaints for this model year. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag light came on in instrument panel indicating failure. The wiring harness on the tilt wheel broke (fatugued). Dealer said that I used the tilt mechanism too much and that it was not intended to be used each entry/exit. I commented that this assembly should have been designed to prevent this type of failure since the air bag operation was impaired by it. Dealer disagreed, refused to contact Chevrolet in my behalf and charged me over $240.00 to replace the part. This is a very critical assembly and never should have failed from use in this manner. …”
NHTSA complaint #716872, filed 2000-01“During normal operation air bag light will illuminate and stay on. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined air bag control unit in steering column was causing the problem. Cost to consumer would be $600.00 for repairs. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8003039, filed 2002-01“While driving at approximately 45mph with cruise control engaged but not set, experienced sudden acceleration, engine overpowered brakes, to avoid collision steered into ditch, vehicle flipped over end, then rolled twice side ways, no airbag deployment, no prior warning, after accident, shoulder/lap belt remained latched, but pulled all the way out, allowing to impact with interior.”
NHTSA complaint #811458, filed 1997-04“We took a nose dive into a deep ditch at about 40 MPH. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver suffered severe facial damage where plastic surgury was necessary. The front end of the car sustained severe damage.”
NHTSA complaint #737206, filed 2000-12“Driving vehicle at 30 MPH, fell asleep at wheel, lost control, hit stop pole dead center, driver's air bag did not deploy; broke & dislocated shoulder; wore seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #810766, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 95V140000Jul 25, 1995The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1995, GMC Suburban 1995, Yukon 1995 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 | 28 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 66 | 45% |
| 2010 | 52 | 44% |
| 2009 | 38 | 36% |
| 2008 | 96 | 45% |
| 2007 | 146 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
169 complaintsSeats
87 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsTires
33 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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