1995 Gmc c1500 caught fire while driving eastbound on the ohio turnpike. *Kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0583-89
Vehicle safety record
1995 GMC C1500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1995 GMC C1500 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (10) and the airbags (6). Those complaints describe 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 25 and the 1996 has 15.
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FFar more problems than a typical C1500 year, for its age
#121 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1995 GMC C1500 problems
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No recalls for the 1995 GMC C1500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 GMC C1500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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32 complaints about the 1995 GMC C1500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
Intermittently while driving 20 mph in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. *Ak
Consumer noticed windshield wipers stopped working due to windshield wiper motor failure. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
When driving at 55 mph windshield wipers work intermittently, or in some cases do not work at all, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer indicated that consumer's vehicle was not part of a recall due to vin. *Ak *nlm
Consumer noticed a gasoline odor by passenger's side of vehicle after driving. Dealer said it was normal. *Ak
Driver's bucket seat broke. Was on pedestal mounted to floorboard. Was repaired once. Broke again due to the power seat adjuster failing to move seat forward or backwards. Took to dealership & was informed by mechanic that repairs would not be done to seat due to age of vehicle. Owner repaired seat problem the first time. *Ak
Engine fails at highway speeds when temperature is 90+. Engine restarts after a few minutes. *Ak
Airbag light continues to stay on which means there is a safety related problem if there was an accident. The dealer and manufacturer have confirmed there is a safety related problem. *Ak
Water collects in the housing of the headlight bulbs and blows the bulbs. Dealer has not seen. *Ak
While driving the truck about 45 mph the driver's seat frame busted. The owner has repaired the seat. *Ak
The windshield wipers will be working, and all of a sudden the motor begins to hum and thereafter the wipers will stop for approximately 15-20 minutes without turning them off. They would inadvertently start working again. *Ak
Pe97027; the driver's seat tracks and frame broke which caused the frame to move backwards and the track malfunctioned. Dealer cannot determine the problem. *Ak
While driving the vehicle and upon depressing the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer also on noticed the pedal gets very soft at times. Please provide further details. *Ak
Master cylinder and brake booster were replaced due to hard to push pedal or soft/spongy pedal. Since dealership replaced these (2) components, brakes stop with erratic performance. Please describe details. *Ak
The abs system malfunctions, causing the pedal to almost hit the floor then pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which can cause an accident. *Ak
The frame that holds the driver's side seat is broken causing the seat to rock back and forth. Problem is being fixed by dealer.
Brakes locked and vehicle skidded, resulting in an accident/permanent injury.
When applying the abs brakes in wet weather, the right front wheel locks up. *Ak
When shifting gears the transmission is making a loud noise. Replaced the manual transmission once. *Ak consumer states that shortly after purchase, dealer put in a new clutch that did not solve problem, dealer told consumer that this is a problem he will have to live with and that gm had made a change on the drivetrain in 1996 that solved this kind of problem, however dealer will not help consumer. *Slc
Consumer hit another car and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy .*Ak consumer states he hit another truck going about 30-35 mph.*Jb
Consumer was going (40) mph and gas pedal got stuck, brakes would not stop vehicle, consumer hit a guard rail, also no deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags. *Ak
Driver side air bag did not deploy during a head-on collision at 25-35mph accident. *Ak
Abs braking system failed while driving on any type of road surface. Please describe. *Ak
The abs braking system did not work well in tipe of surface.Please describe. *Ak
Fuel injection pump quits and the auto shuts off. Tt
GMC C1500: every year compared
All C1500 years1995 GMC C1500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 GMC C1500 | 32 | 0 | F | |
| 1995 GMC C15 | 10 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C2500 | 8 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C Series(light) | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C25 | 3 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C/K Series | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1995 GMC Bus | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 GMC C1500
Does the 1995 GMC C1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 GMC C1500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC C1500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (10), airbags (6), seats & seat belts (5).
How many complaints has the 1995 GMC C1500 had?
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 14, 1995 and the latest on September 16, 2009. Of these, 6 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 1995 GMC C1500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 2 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC C1500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C1500 years have the most complaints?
1995 (32), 1994 (25), 1993 (21). See every GMC C1500 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 GMC C1500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data