- The 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.
- The risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Vehicle safety record
1995 GMC Sierra Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Sierra have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in July 1998 for the windshield wiper / washer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Sierra year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 GMC Sierra recalls 6
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
- The 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."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The 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.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
- The problem
- Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
- The risk
- This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Sierra: every year compared
All Sierra years1995 GMC Sierra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 GMC Sierra | 0 | 6 | D | |
| 1995 Ford F-150 | 0 | 7 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Dodge Ram | 0 | 16 | F | Compare |
| 1995 GMC C1500 | 32 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 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 |
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Questions about the 1995 GMC Sierra
Does the 1995 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 GMC Sierra: windshield wiper / washer (July 1998); vehicle speed control (April 1996); front (December 1995); front (December 1995) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 GMC Sierra had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 GMC Sierra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC Sierra 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.
What should I do if my 1995 GMC Sierra 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