1995 GMC Vandura: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (48% of complaints); the 1994 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Normal driving. Tie-rod broke. Vehicle jumped two lanes-lost control of vehicle. No other autos on section of highway at that time.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2005
“Vehicle experienced a problem with the windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor vision out of the windshield when raining. *ak gcm acknowledes that it has the same problem with its trucks. Enclosed recall noticed the reason they won't repair or acknowledge the problem twith their vans is because it's to difficult and timely to fix it. *bf”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2004
“The vehicle has been taken in the the dealer5s shop on three occassions because of serpentine belt failure.the compressor went out on our vacation last may and we were stuck in alabama for three days with hotels and reapir costs.in feb, 2001 we took the vehicle back into dealer because of a roaring noise.we read on the internet that it was dangerous and was probably the powertrain.it was.cost $2200.00 dollars but after complaining about the low milage on the vehicle they split 50/50.there has been several....complaints via internet that others have had this same problem..I think gmc should be held liable for faulty part and manuf. I feel this vehicle is unsafe .”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2001
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“Consumer was traveling about 25mph from wet concrete to dry asphalt. An animal ran out in front of vehicle. Brakes were hit suddenly, vehicle jerked and brakes failed. Consumer veered around & hit a tree & mail box. Also, airbags didn't deploy. Dealer said problem did not meet the criteria of recall 99i00600/ manufacturer's recall g99046. They will send a investigator out 8-11-2000 or 08-12-2000. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2000
“Reoccurringtransmission failure, causing vehicle to lose power. 1st. Failure and repairs were done by dealer in november ,1998 at 32,000 mile.s. Currently, at 47,000 miles problem has reoccurred, and dealer refused to correct it unless consumer would pay $1,000 for cost/labor. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2000
“While driving down the street steering wheel broke in half. If steering had broken toward the column there could have been an accident, but it broke toward the driver. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2000
“While driving at 50 mph, started to brake, one set of the wheels was on grass and the other set was on the pavement, brakes didn't brake at all. Consumer had to get both wheels back on the pavement in order to stop. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1999
“I was traveling about 50 mph on a paved road and needed to stop fast. I hit the brakes and began stopping fine. Then as I began steering the car off the pavement and the two right wheels came onto the grass roadside, the brakes totally released. They did not take hold again until the right wheels were back on the pavement. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
“General amer teck st tires (p225 75 r15) experienced tread and steel belt separation, the separation resulted in damage to the vehicle, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Dec 1998
“Vehicle at dealer's to check for roaring noise. Mechanic noticed axle not on a hard surface. Had pitted where bearings located by wheel. This caused the axle to become weak & make noise. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) CAUTION LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL WERE INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: A NEW LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
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Is the 1995 GMC Vandura reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 GMC Vandura. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (48% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 GMC Vandura problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 109,500 miles or less.
Does the 1995 GMC Vandura have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. 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.