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1995 Chevrolet G-Series Van

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 G-Series Van.

The 1995 Chevrolet G-Series Van is a van whose engine requires 4.5 quarts of 5W‑30 or 10W‑30 API oil. With only seventeen owner complaints logged for the model year and no recalls issued, its reliability record stands out, the sole recurring issue being seat‑belt concerns. This low complaint count positions the 1995 G‑Series Van as a notably dependable entry in the G‑Series lineage, indicating a solid ownership experience aside from the noted belt‑related reports.

Model year1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988 1987

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25160561 alt 12737090
Engine air filter	06419892
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued
Spark plug	19302741
Front wiper blades	15184702
Serpentine belt	88986825 alt 12576753
Thermostat	10190925 alt 12551507

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.9 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	35 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	151.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	136.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	92.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	136.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	3.00-4.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	8.00-11.00 oz
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 1.535 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 1.535 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.23 in / 1.48 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.215 in / 1.465 in
Rotor Finish	20-60 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20.0 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20.0 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 27,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect)
At 6,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Air Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 24,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Assembly (inspect)
Every 27,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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.

Owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet G-Series Van lead in one area — the seat belts, 4 of 17 reports (24%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the seat belts pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts4

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Seats2

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Unknown Or Other1

Power Train1

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 31 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
17-NA-073	2023-02-21	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
G-197151	2014-07-29	Fuel System, Gasoline	00064H - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A…
130089009	2013-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
00064C	2002-09-01	Fuel System, Gasoline	A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR…
00064B	2002-02-01	Fuel System, Gasoline	SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *JG

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 25160561 Engine air filter 06419892 Fuel filter 25171792 Spark plug 19302741

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 G-Series Van take?

4.5 qt of LIGHT DUTY MODELS: 5W-30 API, HEAVY DUTY MODELS: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 G-Series Van have open recalls?

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