1995 GMC Sierra: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 261 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (51% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Part:Air bag Available:yes Safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph Inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it Warning: None Injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield Looks as if it started to then stopped 2nd owner truck No prior wrecks Took 13 stiches to fix my face Vehicle:religiously maintained If air bag would've deployed would have not sustained any injuries”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2023
“Dt*: the contact stated while sitting in the driver's seat it moves freely. An independent repair shop determined that the seat frame is breaking away from the floor board and needs to be replaced. Updated 3/9/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2006
“Dt: water comes through the back of the glove compartment and drips into the passengers side floor board. A mechanic pointed out there was rust so he glued it, but it did not help. The vehicle was out of warranty. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2005
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“Dt: the consumer states there is massive rust on the rear brake line. This caused the brake line to rupture. Brake fluid was leaking out, causing a problem while trying to brake. The service dealer stated the brake line needed to be replaced. *ak the dealer did not remove the old brake line when they installed a new one. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005
“Windshield wiper failed to operate, reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of an accident. *bf recall campaign: the consumer read about recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair but was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2004
“The vehicle's fuel solenoid driver failed. *nm the consumers complaint is a consern on the failure of the fuel solenoid driver which is an electronic component mounted on th fuel injection pump on 6.5 liter turbo diesel engines with electronic fuel injection and installed in general motors light trucks and suv's from 1994-1999. The consumer vehicle stalled at 41000 miles on the injection pump. The consumer had the pump replaced at his own expense. *tc”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Jul 2004
“Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall v 03v159000; however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak *ph”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2003
“Consumer received recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper wiring. Dealer made the repairs, but the problem still exists due to a broken bolt holding the motor in place. The dealer refused to fix the bolt.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
“Ac failure at 20,000 miles - ABS failure at 90,000 miles- intake manifold gasket at 95,000 miles- winshield wiper failure at 95,000 miles- power window failure at 100,000 miles.”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
“Windshield wiper motor failed. There was a recall issued for the vehicle; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 19 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 GMC Sierra reliable?
NHTSA has 261 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 GMC Sierra. The most complained-about area is visibility (51% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 GMC Sierra problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,185 miles or less.
Does the 1995 GMC Sierra have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer. 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.