1995 GMC C1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2009 · 32 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C1500 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC C1500. That is the most of any C1500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 GMC C1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Air Bags6
Seats4
Visibility4
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1031%———
Air Bags619%———
Seats413%———
Visibility413%———
Fuel System, Gasoline26%———
Engine and Engine Cooling13%———
Exterior Lighting13%———
Power Train13%———
Seat Belts13%———
Steering13%———
Unknown or Other13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 8 complaints
1995: 6199561996: 8199681997: 6199761998: 6199862000: 1200012001: 2200122003: 1200312004: 1200412009: 120091

n = 32 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 GMC C1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 GMC C1500.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Drivers seat failure (PE97027) — opened Jun 17, 1997, closed Oct 31, 1997.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1995 gmc c1500 caught fire while driving eastbound on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0583-89

Unknown or Other · received Sep 16, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10284353

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

Visibility · received Nov 9, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10099727

Consumer noticed windshield wipers stopped working due to windshield wiper motor failure. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Visibility · received Sep 23, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10040439

When driving at 55 mph windshield wipers work intermittently, or in some cases do not work at all, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer indicated that consumer's vehicle was not part of a recall due to vin. *ak *nlm

Visibility · received Mar 5, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 882053

Consumer noticed a gasoline odor by passenger's side of vehicle after driving. Dealer said it was normal. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 2, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 877240

Other GMC C1500 years

1996 C1500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1996 C1500150
1995320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC C1500?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC C1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 GMC C1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.