1995 GMC C1500: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Intermittently while driving 20 mph in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2004
“Driver's bucket seat broke. Was on pedestal mounted to floorboard. Was repaired once. Broke again due to the power seat adjuster failing to move seat forward or backwards. Took to dealership & was informed by mechanic that repairs would not be done to seat due to age of vehicle. Owner repaired seat problem the first time. *ak”Owner report · Seats · May 1999
“Airbag light continues to stay on which means there is a safety related problem if there was an accident. The dealer and manufacturer have confirmed there is a safety related problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 1998
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“The windshield wipers will be working, and all of a sudden the motor begins to hum and thereafter the wipers will stop for approximately 15-20 minutes without turning them off. They would inadvertently start working again. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 1997
“Consumer hit another car and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy .*ak consumer states he hit another truck going about 30-35 mph.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 1996
“The ABS system malfunctions, causing the pedal to almost hit the floor then pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which can cause an accident. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1996
“Consumer was going (40) mph and gas pedal got stuck, brakes would not stop vehicle, consumer hit a guard rail, also no deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 1996
“The trucks brake system is failing. The brakes leak and pull to left and cause a potential accident. Please describe. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1995
“Pe97027; the driver's seat tracks and frame broke which caused the frame to move backwards and the track malfunctioned. Dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 1995
“While driving the vehicle and upon depressing the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer also on noticed the pedal gets very soft at times. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1995 GMC C1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 GMC C1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.