Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Vehicle safety record

1995 GMC C2500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1995 GMC C2500 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (4) and the visibility & wipers (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2007 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1994 has 0 and the 1996 has 6.

NHTSA data checked

FFar more problems than a typical C2500 year, for its age

#181 most complained-about 1995 vehicle

Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1995 GMC C2500 problems

Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

1995 GMC C2500 recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Equipment

07E088000121,680 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
The risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

What owners say

Be the first C2500 owner to share.

Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now

8 complaints about the 1995 GMC C2500

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

This problem is in canada too, I just bought a 1995 gmc 2500 extended cab for pulling my horses and I was driving it home, I went to my friends house to visit when I was pulling in his driveway I hit the brakes an the pedal went right to the floor I barely stopped before going through his garage door and I quickly put the truck in park. The brake lines are corroded and the line ruptured on the drivers side right beside the frame rail. I have never seen a brake line rupture before and was kind of puzzled then found this site online and I was surprised to see so many like complaints of the same issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10443623
Seats & seat belts

Driver's side seat washers and bolts broke off. As a result, the front corner of the seat was not attached to the frame. Recall 96v055010 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall. *Ak the seat leaned when the driver sat in it. *Bf *nm

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10113844
Seats & seat belts

SEAT BRACKETS KEEP BREAKING. *JB

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10023633
Visibility & wipers

The windshield wipers failed prior to recall notice 98v-150, the consumer requests reimbursement. Nlm consumer is being denied reimbursement. *Slc

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 560846
Seats & seat beltsCrash

Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and driver's side seat broke and seat went all way back. The dealership is aware of the problem.*Ak

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 883162
Engine & cooling

While driving and without warning, vehicle completely shuts down. Vehicle brought in for repairs: oil pressure safety switch, pump drive module and intake manifold had to be repaired, and the injector pump had to be replaced *ak *ml

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 855723
Seats & seat belts

Driver's side seat broke. The bracket that holds the bucket seat down broke. *Ak

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 819128
Fuel system

FUEL INJECTOR DEFECTIVE.,

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 603084

GMC C2500: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19966120Fuel systemF
19958110Seats & seat beltsF
19940100-C
19935211BrakesF
19923200SteeringF
19914200BrakesF
All C2500 years

1995 GMC C2500 vs rivals

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.

Own a 1995 GMC C2500? Share your experience.

Your experience goes live straight away and helps every owner and buyer who checks this vehicle. Anonymous, free, no account.

Overall, how would you rate it? *

0/4000 · Please leave out names, phone numbers and your full VIN.

By posting you confirm it's your own, honest experience and agree to the rules. Safety defect? Also report it to NHTSA - that's how recalls start.

Questions about the 1995 GMC C2500

Does the 1995 GMC C2500 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 GMC C2500: equipment (October 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC C2500?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (4), visibility & wipers (1), brakes (1).

How many complaints has the 1995 GMC C2500 had?

8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 14, 1997 and the latest on January 12, 2012. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1995 GMC C2500 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 10 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC C2500 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 C2500 years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1995 GMC C2500 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

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience