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1995 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Corvette.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is presented as a two‑door sports car whose engine calls for 4 qt of 5W‑30 API oil and is paired with a 4‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. Reliability data show only 35 total owner complaints for the model year, with the most frequent issue relating to Vehicle Speed Control and no recalls recorded. When viewed against the broader 1990‑2025 complaint history — where the lowest point was 8 complaints in 1992 and the peak reached 588 in 2008 — the 1995 figure sits near the low end, indicating a comparatively dependable year for the Corvette line.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - 16 VALVE · 525 - 16 VALVE CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Note the factory fuel filter, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 - 16 VALVE · 525 - 16 VALVE CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeW/ADJ HANDLING PKG P275/40ZR17; W/OUT ADJ HANDLING PKG FRONT P255/45ZR17;W/OUT ADJ HANDLING PKG REAR P285/40ZR17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim9.5-JJ, 8.5-JJ, 9.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	19210286 alt 25014155
Engine air filter	19244111
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued
Spark plug	19301808 alt 19308033
Front wiper blades	22154985 discontinued · alt 22155368
Serpentine belt	10230259 discontinued · alt 10067477
Thermostat	12555290 alt 10135627

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.7 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	47.2 in
Wheelbase	96.1 in
Curb weight	3283 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.5 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 1995 ZR-1 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1995	ZR-1 Coupe 5.7L V8	4.90 sec	13.10 sec	405 hp	RWD
1995	ZR-1 Coupe 5.7L V8	4.90 sec	13.10 sec	405 hp	RWD
1995	Coupe (LT1) 5.7L V8	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	300 hp	RWD
1995	Coupe 5.7L V8	5.20 sec	13.70 sec	300 hp	RWD
1995	Coupe 5.7L V8	5.60 sec	14.00 sec	300 hp	RWD
1996	Grand Sport Coupe 5.7L V8	4.70 sec	13.30 sec	330 hp	RWD
1996	Collector Edition Coupe 5.7L V8	4.90 sec	13.30 sec	300 hp	RWD
1996	Grand Sport Coupe 5.7L V8	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	330 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.3 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	21 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	Final torque: 65 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	17 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	26 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Plenum: 19 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	Nut: 11 ft-lbs, Stud: 22 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	26 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	89 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	37 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	33 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	20 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	46 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	164 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00-2.30 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	150
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - 16 VALVE
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 - 16 VALVE cca
Optional BCI Group Number	75

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH HEAVY DUTY / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH HEAVY DUTY / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.1 in / 0.795 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85

19 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	74 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
3	118

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 1995 the Corvette recorded 35 complaints, zero recalls, one investigation and 23 total service‑bulletins, positioning it below the 1994 peak of 40 complaints and the 1996 rebound to 47 complaints. The complaint count is comparable to 1993 (22) and 1992 (8) but higher than the early‑1990s lows, while the zero recall figure matches 1992‑1994 and precedes the large recall surge that begins in 1997. The dominant complaint categories for 1995 are Vehicle Speed Control (7) and Electrical System (6), with only three crash‑related and two fire‑related complaints noted. Compared with the surrounding years, 1995 sits in a relatively quiet period of the generation before the complaint explosion of the late‑1990s. Consequently, the 1995 model remains a sound purchase provided the vehicle has been well‑maintained and any service bulletins have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control7

Electrical System6

Fuel System, Gasoline3

Tires3

Structure3

Power Train2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Suspension2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 23 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP4723D	2020-01-31	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIC4696E	2019-11-22	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA073	2019-09-18	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIC4696D	2019-09-05	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA073	2019-02-15	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4 qt Engine oil filter 19210286 Engine air filter 19244111 Fuel filter 25171792 Spark plug 19301808

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Corvette take?

4 qt of SYNTHETIC 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corvette get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.