1995 GMC C1500
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
31% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
19% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Frontal collision impact 12:00 speed 47 MPH, drivers side airbag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-27
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision at 30 MPH. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-29
Seats
13% · 4 reportsVisibility
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-09
Consumer noticed windshield wipers stopped working due to windshield wiper motor failure. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-23
Fuel system, gasoline
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
1997-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-10-31 Drivers seat failure
Buy-smart checklist
1995 GMC C1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 GMC C1500 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 C1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 GMC C1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.