1995 GMC Sierra Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1995 GMC Sierra, 54% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,072 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (63% of reports).
- 140visibility complaints
- 87,072median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $280typical repair cost reported by owners
- 77%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 88 of 140 complaints (63%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 26 of 140 complaints (19%)
- Causing poor: mentioned in 18 of 140 complaints (13%)
- Wiper motor: mentioned in 16 of 140 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 1995 GMC Sierra at $280, and half of them between $140 and $280.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2004), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 140 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
GMC Sierra visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 2016 Sierra | 1 | 17% | 64,000 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 152,000 |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 25,371 |
| 2010 Sierra | 2 | 6% | 25,325 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 60,132 |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% | 97,500 |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% | 132,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 7 | 4% | 34,750 |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Sierra | 6 | 2% | 33,500 |
| 2001 Sierra | 5 | 2% | 96,650 |
| 2000 Sierra | 13 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 1999 Sierra | 18 | 3% | 79,700 |
| 1998 Sierra | 32 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Sierra | 24 | 10% | 85,066 |
| 1996 Sierra | 84 | 34% | 71,000 |
| 1995 Sierra | 140 | 54% | 87,072 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer to have the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced due to a recall order. The vehicle works worse now than it did before it was brought to the dealer. Windshield wipers were working intermittently, and currently they only work when they are turned…
#1, i spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. I found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts ("kcb4"and "ebc4"units).why if i had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was i not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 GMC Sierras have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about visibility for the 1995 GMC Sierra (54% of the 261 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Sierra visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,072 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 1995 GMC Sierra?
Owners report a typical cost of $280 (half paid between $140 and $280), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1995 GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 88 of 140 complaints, followed by “work intermittently” (26).
See all 1995 GMC Sierra problems or visibility problems across all Sierra years.