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1995 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical system Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
7%of 457 total for the year
Median mileage
200,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of the 457 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I just recently began having trouble with my 2000 chevy malibu and it prompted me to being researching common issues with Chevrolet vehicles. In my research I came upon an interesting fact that several makes and models seem to have intermittant turn signal functionality and hazard light issues. In my case my 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (which I love mind you) was being checked for a trailer to be hooked up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10503235, filed 2013-03, 200,000 miles

“We are experiencing the vehecle acting as though it wants to turn off, even while it is in motion. And this is very scary. We have 6 children, all under the age of 7. And this brings us to a concern. We heard that there was a recall on the battery. But we have no info., on who to contact. Please, let us know of your findings? Thank you! Robert jenkins”

NHTSA complaint #730904, filed 2000-09

“While parked battery acid was leaking inside of the vehicle from the positive post. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the battery, but the problem still exists. This problem caused damages to other battery components, fenderwell and frame. The consumer requested reimbursement.”

NHTSA complaint #10053616, filed 2004-02

“A clunking noise came from vehicle while in operation. Consumer could smell smoke before entering store. When exiting store, vehicle was smoking visibly. Consumer contacted fire department. Fire burned through firewall, and burned a large hole in dashboard. Consumer has not contacted dealership to determine if vehicle was included in recall 95v026000. Please provide any additonal information/attachments.”

NHTSA complaint #891053, filed 2001-06

“While traveling approximately 30 MPH all brake operation had failed. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that battery fluid had leaked on brake lines, causing brake failure. There was no crash or injury to report. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”

NHTSA complaint #896302, filed 2001-09

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024511%
20231411%
20222218%
20212010%
2020818%
201979%
20181720%
20172115%
20162612%
20155813%
2014712%
20131412%
20121010%
2011107%
201098%
20091615%
20082210%
2007259%
2006313%
20053628%
20047235%
20038127%
2002104%
2001307%
2000135%
1999589%
1998147%
19974210%
19964713%
1995327%
1994212%
199371%
199295%
199124%
199036%
198912%
1987211%
1986114%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
169 complaints
Seats
87 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaints
Tires
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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