1995 GMC K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1993 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While turning a corner heard a loud snap. Upon pulling over to the side I found the seat bracket had broke loose. The seat is extremely shaky now and needs to be repaired with a new lower seat cushion bracket assembly (costing over $200 for parts and labor is an additional $225). I thought there was a recall on this seat assembly which I had done a couple years after I bought it. *jb”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2006
“I have a 1995 gmc sierra truck that experiences anti-lock activation at slow speeds. This has caused several near misses. This defect was recalled in the 1999-2002 vehicles in high corrosion states although wisconsin was not one of them. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2004
“The ABS system would activate prematurely under normal braking. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the right front ABS sensor was dropping to zero due to corrosion. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
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“My windshield wipers would intermittently just stop working. They progressively got worse, but would just as mysteriously start working again. I had them checked a couple of times motor was fine, switch was fine. During a heavy rain my wipers stopped working unexpectedly at about 45mph on a major road. I could not see anything, but managed to pull to the shoulder without a crash. Needless to say this is a serious safety hazard! Dt”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2002
“Windshield wipers will fail to operate from start when turning switch on. *ak the consumer stated that the wipers failed due to a burned fuse. The windshield wiper motor makes noise. *yh”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2002
“When applying brake pedal hard something is forcing pedal back up, and will not depress. Dealer was not notified at this time.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2002
“The driver and passenger seat collapsed when another car rear ended the consumers vehicle. The other vehicle was traveling at 55 mph. As a result the driver and passenger were injured. *nlm *ak the vehicle was totaled. The reclining mechanism failed and the backs of the seats reclined and as a result the driver and passenger ended up in the back seat of the extended cab. *scc”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2000
“Metal base of the driver's side seat, where it was attached to the rail on the floorboard, broke. This could cause seatback to collapse. When reporting this problem to the dealership, dealer stated that the problem was common and that the failure was caused by metal fatigue--a design and manufacturing defect. *ak *ml”Owner report · Seats · May 2000
“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and then they jumed back towards the consumer. Consumer had to pump the brakes/ use the emergency brake and first gear, and there still were no brakes. But vehicle slowed down. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
“While driving at 35 mph applied the brakes, and the ABS system kicked in and didn't work, causing consumer to hit a curb. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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Is the 1995 GMC K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 GMC K1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1995 GMC K1500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.