1995 GMC C1500

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1995 GMC C1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:57.852Z

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

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 32 1996: 15 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 32 1996: 15 complaints 1996
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 32 1996: 15 complaints 1996

1995: 32 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19851
19860
19870
19886
19894
19907
19915
199217
199321
199425
199532
199615

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

31% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Air bags

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

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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 reports

Visibility

13% · 4 reports

Most 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 reports

Most 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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    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.