1995 Chevrolet Pickup recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Lights
What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
What could happen: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 PICKUP.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 08E050000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-909-839-2992.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA, FORD, OR CHRYSLER LLC. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 Chevrolet Pickup owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (36), Brakes (10), Hydraulic (9), Seats (8), Wheels / tires (6).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/12/2010 · Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET PICKUP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR BRAKE FAILURE SERVICE REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED FAILURE IN THE BRAKES LINES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST CORROSION WHICH WAS REPLACED IN 2007. RECENTLY, THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN…
06/29/2005 · Brakes
DT: BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, UNDER THE FENDER, THE BRAKE HUB CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSING THE BRAKES TO CATCH FIRE.
09/28/2004 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, TIRE IMMEDIATELY BLEW OUT. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
02/19/2004 · Body / structure
VEHICLE ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES WHEN THE STRAP WHICH HELD THE TAIL GATE FAILED. *LA *JB
06/27/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE REAR WINDOW HAD POPPED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. GM WAS NOTIFIED AND SUGGESTED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO MILEAGE AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. *AK *SCC *JB
03/31/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *JB
03/20/2003 · Equipment
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MOLD BUILD UP IN THE DUCT SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW WITHIN THE AC SYSTEM. *NLM SCC
01/31/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOW THEY HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY. VEHICLE IS A 1995 ,CHEVROLET, FLEETSIDE PICK-UP 4-WHEEL DRIVE.*AK