1995 Chevrolet K1500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
35
SEATS
20
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
16
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
9
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
5crashes
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
4
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
3
Total complaints135

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“This vehicle is equipped with seat belts incompatible with the seat height. The lap belt portion exits the retractor assembly at an extreme angle thus causing excess wear in both the belt fabric and the retractor cover. The belt also becomes entrapped in the slit cut in the belt retractor so it…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2014-07-14

“Seat rail broke apart, seat is loose and rocks back and forth. Dangerous to drive. *tr ## vin failed ##”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2011-10-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2010-07-09

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The vehicle has cooper dominator sport a/t, size lt285/75r16 tires. While driving 70 mph, one of the rear tires exploded due to tread separation. The contact lost control of the vehicle, crossed over three lanes, and crashed into the median. Two…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2007-09-21

“Abs braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 mph. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision. *jb”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2005-06-15

“Loss of 2nd and 4th gear on the 4l60e transmission in the 1995 k1500 z71 w/5.7 liter engine”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2005-03-04

“Took truck in to have abs checked, I was told the pump and module needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300.00. Then had he brake system checked and another location and found that pump pressure to all 4 wheels was equal, but abs light comes on when started, but will reset w/ disconnection of the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · reported 2003-03-22

“Consumer stated that while exiting vehicle, the bracket that retains driver's seat "exploded" causing seat to collapse backward. Ts”

SEATS · reported 2002-12-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA97023 Opened 1997-10-31 · closed 1999-06-01

DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILURE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 375 REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WHICH IS PRONE TO BREAKAGE AT THE LEFT FRONT ATTACHING POINT.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT MAY TILT AWAY FROM THE RISER DURING ACCELERATING OR BRAKING.(SEE CLOSING REPORT)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.