Chevrolet K15 1995
Model K15 made in 1995 by Chevrolet got 49 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding power train.
Model 1995
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
667202A | 02/01/1997 | 66-72-02 | 51298 | Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
05/14/1996 | 4 | ||
No deployment of air bags during collision, causing injury. *sd | |||
05/26/1996 | 7 | ||
Other: air bag problems. *ak | |||
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
03/25/1996 | |||
While in a head-on accident the air bag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
12/09/1995 | |||
Purchased truck new, consumer was in an accident and driver side air bag didn't deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
11/05/1995 | |||
The vehicle had a frontal colission at 38mph and his airbag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
11/05/1995 | |||
The vehicle had a frontal collision at 38mph and his airbag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
12/06/1995 | |||
Driver's side airbag failed to deploy in a frontal (12:00) collision at 35 mph. tt | |||
09/16/1995 | 1 | 03/31/1995 | |
Terry was on his way home. he hit an embankment the air bag didn't deploy. tt *jb | |||
08/23/1995 | |||
Truck was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
01/12/1995 | |||
Airbag did not deploy on 12:00 position at 50 mph. tt | |||
01/06/1995 | 1 | ||
Car was in an accident driver side air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
Purchase truck new only had a month the engine stop work making a noise before stop working the tire wear out replace them for the second time. tt | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
Engine has always performed erratically w/owner describing as misses. now, engine will shut down w/no warning. computer doesn't register code of failure. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
Sometimes when starting the truck there is a grinding. tt | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
09/05/1995 | |||
The radio on the vehicle is too hot, consumer's daughter was burned due to the radio getting too hot. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
03/17/1995 | 7 | ||
Gas tank in unprotected, posing a risk during accidents. *skd | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
Receive recall letter #95v139000 and dealer have no parts. tt | |||
04/03/1995 | |||
While engage in park, vehicle rolled down the hill and flipped over, resulting in damage. tt | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
04/06/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
At 15,000 miles the front axle /rear axle seals leak. *ak | |||
05/26/1996 | 7 | ||
Problem with front axle seals. 8ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
Seat belts do not restrain. *sd | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
03/20/1995 | |||
Driver/passenger side seatbelts will not properly retract to retain occupants, too much slack. sunvisior to large, blocks driving view. please describe details. | |||
SEATS | |||
11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
Anchor bolt on seat frame broke, allowing seat to rock. | |||
09/26/1996 | 4 | 02/01/1995 | |
Driver's side seat frame cracked, causing seat to go into a reclining position. *ak consumer states poor design of seat frame allows seat movement reslting in noise and then cracking of seat riser. *slc | |||
01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
Passenger's seat does not slide in track. *sd | |||
12/20/1995 | |||
Driver's seat frame breaks, causing seat back to collapse. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
08/11/2000 | |||
Was traveling 30mph when an individual ran out into traffic. slammed on brakes, and pedal went to floor. abs kicked in for awhile. then, there was no pressure for braking. rearended vehicle in front. took vehicle in to have brakes checked, and mechanic could not find any problems. prior to accident, was informed brakes were a problem if applied. *ak | |||
12/01/1996 | |||
Abs brake failure, when at any speed at an emergeny stop, brakes lock up, and there is loss of control of vehicle. *ak | |||
09/12/1996 | 02/01/1995 | ||
Driving down highway lady in front slammed on her brakes, consumer attempted to slam on brakes and there were no brakes, rearended into the lady's vehicle. *ak | |||
05/14/1996 | 4 | ||
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *sd | |||
01/31/1996 | |||
The abs system did not work in a dry flat surface road, resulting in an accident.please describe. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
01/03/1996 | |||
Brake system failure, driver experienced excessive stopping distance. tt | |||
09/25/1995 | 4 | 05/05/1995 | |
Brake pedal fades to the floor, replaced master cylinder on two occasions and other parts, to no avail. tt dealer has turned front rotors, oiled rear brakes, turned brake drums, and replaced master cylinder twice, however brakes still grind and go to the floor. front end alignment complete due to uneven tire wear, consumer did not give any specific tire information. *slc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
While driving left front rotors separated. contact dealer. *ak | |||
STEERING | |||
12/27/1995 | |||
Vehicle swerved off pavement went over embankment hit tree and air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
06/17/1996 | 7 | ||
Power steering noise when turning left. *sd | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
Steering column rattles afterwards then steering locked up. a bolt which was installed and should not have caused failures. steering still having problems. tt | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
03/20/1995 | |||
Driver/passenger side seatbelts will not properly retract to retain occupants, too much slack. sunvisior to large, blocks driving view. please describe details. | |||
TIRES | |||
09/25/1995 | 4 | 05/05/1995 | |
Brake pedal fades to the floor, replaced master cylinder on two occasions and other parts, to no avail. tt dealer has turned front rotors, oiled rear brakes, turned brake drums, and replaced master cylinder twice, however brakes still grind and go to the floor. front end alignment complete due to uneven tire wear, consumer did not give any specific tire information. *slc | |||
Purchase truck new only had a month the engine stop work making a noise before stop working the tire wear out replace them for the second time. tt | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
01/01/1996 | |||
Manual transmission, 5 speed, when in reverse vehicle and releasing the cluth vehicle acclerates at a speed of 30mph. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
05/26/1996 | 7 | ||
Heater/ventilation and air conditioning problems. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
02/02/2000 | 20 | 05/01/1995 | |
Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. sometimes windshield wipers will not come on at all. the problem was reported to the dealership. problem was corrected at owner's expense. truck not include in recall # 98v150001 due to vin. *ak.et. | |||
Windshield wipers intermittently work. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
11/15/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
When windshield wiper relay switch was turned on, wipers would work intermittently or not at all. *ak |