1995 GMC K1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC K1500. That is the most of any K1500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 41%), typically at around 115,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 GMC K1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 41% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 30% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 GMC K1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 GMC K1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 gmc k1500. While driving at speeds of less than 45 mph in icy conditions, the driver attempted to brake at a stop sign. The abs sensor illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes would not operate. The vehicle swerved all over the road and made a u-turn in the…
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…
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
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
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…
Other GMC K1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 K1500 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC K1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, seats, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC K1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 GMC K1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.