1995 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Visibility & Lighting

Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 122 of 269 complaints (45%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Standard Pickup Trucks
Annual fuel cost ($)3,650–5,2503,450–5,6003,650–4,150
Combined MPG14–1915–1815–17
City / Highway MPG12–17 / 17–2213–16 / 17–2113–15 / 17–20
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)523–635494–636523–592
Complaints filed2692550Not compared
Recalls issued220Not compared
Crash-involved complaints30210Not compared
Fire-involved complaints340Not compared
Injuries reported23180Not compared
Deaths reported100Not compared
Configurations compared1076

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?

Visibility & Lighting: 122 of 269 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup get?

EPA rates it 14–19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?

EPA estimates $3,650–$5,250 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (11)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd64.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd64.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg20 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 5-spd64.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd85.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks13 mpg17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450635 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd85.0LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks12 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450635 g/mi (high)
Configuration 6Manual 5-spd85.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks12 mpg (low)17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450635 g/mi (high)
Configuration 7Manual 5-spd85.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks13 mpg17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450635 g/mi (high)
Configuration 8Automatic 4-spd86.5LRear-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$5,250 (high)599 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic 4-spd86.5LRear-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$5,250 (high)599 g/mi
Configuration 10Manual 5-spd86.5LRear-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks17 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$4,700536 g/mi
Configuration 11Automatic 4-spd85.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks/2wd13 mpg17 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450635 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine60100
Transmission & Drivetrain81100
Fuel System60000
Electrical70100
Brakes534000
Steering11000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires60000
Airbags & Restraints36230211
Driver Assistance & Speed Control40000
Body, Seats & Latches402040
Visibility & Lighting1220000
Other20000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • EQUIPMENT · Campaign 07E088000 · Oct 30, 2007

    Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

    Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

    Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · Campaign 06E043000 · May 22, 2006

    Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

    Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

    Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).