MYRModel Year Report

1995 GMC C15

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1995 GMC C15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:37.168Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 10 1996: 4 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 10 1996: 4 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 10 1996: 4 complaints 1996

1995: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19850
19860
19881
19891
19902
19911
19926
19937
19947
199510
19964

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Steering

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Seat belts

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Power train

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-22 Steering shaft separations
  2. R
    1996-01-19Steering96V004000 The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to…

    Remedy: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1996-03-14Seat belts95V241000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(S).

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1996-04-11Vehicle speed control96V057000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    1997-03-06Seats97V037000 Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    1998-08-24Fuel system, gasoline98V187000 Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    Date not on fileSeat belts95V242000 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."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(S) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 GMC C15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V242000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V004000 · Steering
  • Recall 95V241000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 97V037000 · Seats
  • Recall 98V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 GMC C15 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC C15?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC C15 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.