1995 Chevrolet C3500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c3500 equipped with achilles desert hawk a/p tires, size lt225/75r16. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly shook violently. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact found that the rear passenger side tire…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the injection pump needed to…”
“I have a 1995 3500 dully 6.5 turbo, eng f, serial # [xxx]. I bought it 4 years ago 170,000 miles. This truck is used for towing and hauling heavy loads in my business.. One month after I bought it and after several stalls (creating some close calls) and hard starting and after several attempts at…”
“Both engine head gaskets cracked. As a result, water seeped into the engine which burned white smoke. *ak the consumer was told that this was a common problem in 95 diesel 6.5 engines between 130k miles and 140k miles. (this was a metal problem) *sc *jb”
“Problems with steering on 1995 chevrolet c3500 crew cab pickup. *mr while traveling on the highway, the steering wheel started to vibrate then moved from side to side. The consumer felt that he was going to lose control of the vehicle. As the consumer slowed to stop, it was difficult to hold the…”
“Tech-cor, inc. Is a research subsidiary of the allstate non-life holding co. We receive and analyze inquiries from allstate insured customers. One, a mr. Henry alwardt, of key largo, fl, told of a defect in the fuel injector pump circuit of thegeneral motors 6.8l diesel engine, which was optional…”
“Windshield wiper motor and wipers failed during rain. Leave the switch on and hope they start working again. This truck not included in recall, but does the same thing as recalled trucks. Transmission refuses to shift from first to second gears. Stop truck, shut off engine, restart and proceed…”
“Windshield wiper motor and wipers failed during rain. Leave the switch on and hope they start working again. This truck not included in recall, but does the same thing as recalled trucks. Transmission refuses to shift from first to second gears. Stop truck, shut off engine, restart and proceed…”
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)
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet C3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.