1995 GMC Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC Suburban. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (100 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 18 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 227owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 GMC Suburban 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 problems | 100 | 44% | — | “abs brakes” (19%) | — |
| Seats | 46 | 20% | 112,710 | — | — |
| Visibility | 20 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 8% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 18 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 5% | 146,329 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 191,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 GMC Suburban recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
Air bags
Problem: The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
Fix: The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new label and can install the label themselves or have a dealer install it.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Risk: This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
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
- Oem hitch receiver platform cracking (DP00001) — opened Jan 31, 2000, still open.
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Headlight (PE00017) — opened Apr 11, 2000, closed Sep 26, 2000.
- Loss of power assist (EA00008) — opened Mar 16, 2000, closed Aug 31, 2001.
- Battery leaks acid (PE99073) — opened Dec 3, 1999, closed May 2, 2000.
- Steering shaft separations (PE95052) — opened Oct 25, 1995, closed Mar 22, 1996.
- Poor brake performance (EA95026) — opened Sep 20, 1995, closed Sep 20, 2001, led to recall 01I006000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tire: 265/70R16. New tire, bought less than 20 days earlier. Hit minor pothole on LA Hwy 1019, northbound on July 8, 2021. Immediately noticed a vibration originating from rt front area of Suburban. Speed limit on highway was 45 mph; I was driving at the required limit. Took vehicle to my tire man…
265/70/R16. Cruising down Interstate around Des Moines, Iowa at 65 mph. Hot day July 2021. Heard muffled "pop" noise. Few seconds later, suburban began to shake and vibrate violently. Approaching uncontrollable. Pulled off road onto side street. Noted bulge on top of tire. Located a Goodyear tire…
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Dt*: the contact stated where the strap feeds into the back of the child safety seat, the strap pulled loose. The seat was a cosco, eddie bauer. Model #22-625 glc. Manufactured on 04-21-04. *ak
Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer. This vehicle experienced the same failure as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to vin. The contact has not repaired the vehicle at this time. *ak
Other GMC Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Suburban | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Suburban | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Suburban | 15 | 2 |
| 1999 Suburban | 285 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 100 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 200 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 172 | 3 |
| 1995 | 227 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Suburban?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, seats, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 100 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Suburban?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 GMC Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.