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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
667202A02/01/199766-72-0251298Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel). *tw06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
05/14/19964
 No deployment of air bags during collision, causing injury. *sd
05/26/19967
 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
09/16/1995103/31/1995
 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
01/06/19951
 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
03/17/19957
 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
04/06/1996106/01/1996
 At 15,000 miles the front axle /rear axle seals leak. *ak
05/26/19967
 Problem with front axle seals. 8ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
01/01/19961
 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
11/01/1996111/01/1994
 Anchor bolt on seat frame broke, allowing seat to rock.
09/26/1996402/01/1995
 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
01/01/19961
 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
09/12/199602/01/1995
 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
05/14/19964
 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
09/25/1995405/05/1995
 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
06/17/19967
 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
09/25/1995405/05/1995
 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
05/26/19967
 Heater/ventilation and air conditioning problems. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
02/02/20002005/01/1995
 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
11/15/1998110/01/1995
 When windshield wiper relay switch was turned on, wipers would work intermittently or not at all. *ak