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 won't retract and becomes entangled in the door as it's closed. Due to this design flaw all the available replacement drivers side parts have been consumed and no redesigned parts have been produced. Even if the replacement part were available it too would soon become worn to the point of questionable serviceability within a fairly short time. I contacted chevrolet and was given reference # 71-1330000620. The representative contacted the local dealer who confirmed parts no longer available. The representative refused to open an investigation into the matter simply stating parts don't last forever. There are thousands of these pickups still on the road and any of them driven by tall drivers with the seat fully back will have the same wear pattern. I tried getting the part from salvage sources and found all compatible parts were either sold or in the same condition as my worn part. I did make a modification to the seat belt retractor housing with some diagonal cutters to alleviate the belt becoming entrapped in the slit but the belt is worn beyond safe limits and since the exit angle is still incorrect the wear will continue despite the cover modification. I agree parts don't last forever but a poor design rapidly accelerates their failure and puts thousands in jeopardy, especially in locations that don't have a vehicle inspection program in place.
The worst 1995 Chevrolet K1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility53
- Seats26
- Brakes17
- Airbags9
- Transmission7
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Tires3
- Seat belts2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet K1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
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)
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Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1995 Chevrolet K1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 14 | 17-19 | 15-16 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13-14 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15-16 | 13 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-12 | 15-16 | 13 |
What 1995 Chevrolet K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seat rail broke apart, seat is loose and rocks back and forth. Dangerous to drive. *tr ## VIN failed ##
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 150,000. Updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/24/10
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 occupants sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 03/14/08.
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.
Loss of 2nd and 4th gear on the 4l60e transmission in the 1995 k1500 z71 w/5.7 liter engine
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that fuel injection system needed to be replaced.
Abs system would activate under normal braking conditions. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the ABS sensor was dropping to zero and corrosion also caused the excessive resistance.
Right front brake rotor separated during a low speed stop. This was a composite style brake rotor that failed for no visible reason. If this failure had happened during a high speed stop loss of control would most likely have happened.
Engine will die and stall out while driving or at an idle, without warning. Cause unknown.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet K1500
Is the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet K1500, 5.4 times a typical K1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet K1500?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 53 complaints. Next is seats (26).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet K1500 have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet K1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (53 complaints), 1994 (40 complaints) and 1996 (26 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 range from 13 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.5L 8-cyl diesel, 4WD) gets 14 city and 17-19 highway.
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