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1995 GMC Sierra

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
261
Received Nov 1995 to Dec 2023
Official recalls listed
6
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail117 complaints · 45% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Seat belt fails to latch or retract26 complaints · 10.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up16 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
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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."
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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 identified

Complaint 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.

Complaints received about the 1995 GMC Sierra
66
Show as a table
YearComplaints
19951
19968
199715
199821
199966
200066
200135
200219
200313
20049
20054
20061
20070
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total261

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.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail11745%–NHTSA recall #98V150001
Seat belt fails to latch or retract2610.0%–NHTSA recall #95V241000
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up166.1%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes124.6%–
Tires blow out or tread separates72.7%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines62.3%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close51.9%–
Brake lights fail or stay on51.9%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking31.1%–NHTSA recall #96V057000
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls31.1%–
Front brake rotors warp and wear early31.1%–
Transmission fails or loses power while driving31.1%–

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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