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1995 GMC Sierra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 261
- Received Nov 1995 to Dec 2023
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail117 complaints · 45% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract26 complaints · 10.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up16 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #98V150001Vehicle 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.
- Recall #96V057000These 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 0 fires, 14 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 261 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 117 | 45% | – | NHTSA recall #98V150001 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 26 | 10.0% | – | NHTSA recall #95V241000 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 16 | 6.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 4.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 2.7% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #96V057000 |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #98V150001July 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer
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.
This condition Can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
NHTSA recall #96V057000April 4, 1996379,004 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control
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."
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #95V241000December 13, 1995630,099 vehicles affected
seat belts: front
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces Can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
NHTSA recall #95V242000December 13, 199540 vehicles affected
seat belts: front
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
NHTSA recall #95V139000July 26, 199536,641 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
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.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
NHTSA recall #95V026000February 16, 199513,853 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak Can occur.
This condition Can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 GMC Sierra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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