1995 GMC Sierra 1500

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1995 GMC Sierra 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:43:24.712Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 13 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 263 complaints 2008: 380 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2010 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 740 complaints 2014 2015: 720 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2017: 354 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 648 complaints 2020: 479 complaints 2021: 585 complaints 2022: 585 complaints 2022 2023: 486 complaints 2024: 376 complaints 2025: 117 complaints 2026: 133 complaints 2026
1994: 13 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2000 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 263 complaints 2008: 380 complaints 2008 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2010 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 740 complaints 2014 2015: 720 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2016 2017: 354 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 648 complaints 2020: 479 complaints 2020 2021: 585 complaints 2022: 585 complaints 2022 2023: 486 complaints 2024: 376 complaints 2024 2025: 117 complaints 2026: 133 complaints 2026
1994: 13 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 3 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1998 1999: 158 complaints 2000: 181 complaints 2000 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2002 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 263 complaints 2008: 380 complaints 2008 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 167 complaints 2010 2011: 284 complaints 2012: 107 complaints 2012 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 740 complaints 2014 2015: 720 complaints 2016: 342 complaints 2016 2017: 354 complaints 2018: 302 complaints 2018 2019: 648 complaints 2020: 479 complaints 2020 2021: 585 complaints 2022: 585 complaints 2022 2023: 486 complaints 2024: 376 complaints 2024 2025: 117 complaints 2026: 133 complaints 2026

1995: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006145
2007263
2008380
2009234
2010167
2011284
2012107
2013115
2014740
2015720
2016342
2017354
2018302
2019648
2020479
2021585
2022585
2023486
2024376
2025117
2026133

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owned a 1995 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact then noticed that the transfer case was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-01

Vehicle hesitated while driving eventually stalling . Had vehicle in 6 different repair shops. We have had it tuned up, replaced plug wires, sensors, and distributor among other things.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-09

Visibility

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility.

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I was driving on the highway at 50MPH in the rain and my windshield wipers quit working. I had them in the low speed setting. It happened again after the motor had a chance to cool off and they were turned back on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 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 Sierra 1500?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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