MYRModel Year Report

1995 GMC Sierra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 GMC Sierra
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 18 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 2000: 443 complaints 2000 2001: 264 complaints 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 34 complaints 2010 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
1995: 261 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19832
19871
19886
198916
199018
199112
199230
199372
1994190
1995261
1996246
1997238
1998190
1999600
2000443
2001264
2002249
2003206
2004188
2005117
200653
200759
200868
200937
201034
201143
201229
201339
2014101
201553
20166
201761

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VISIBILITY 56%

56% of complaints: visibility — 147 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 53 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TOWING OUR 42 FOOT CAMPER WITH THE 1 TON GMC DUALLY TRUCK WE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF TRUCK BRAKING CAUSING US TO RUN THRU A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND BURST LEAVING VERY LITTLE BRAKING FROM TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161114

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASH INJURY
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THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER GRABBED STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID FALLING BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A GRAVEL PIT AS A RESULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030912

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE WHILE IN PARK, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960909

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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Part:Air bag Available:yes Safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph Inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it Warning: None Injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield Looks as if it started to then...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231217

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230614

Also filed under STEERING and SUSPENSION

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER STATES THE OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 261
R 19950224 — power train

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 95V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950810 — power train

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.

Campaign 95V139000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960314 — seat belts

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 ACTIVAT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).

Campaign 95V241000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960411 — vehicle speed control

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 S

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.

Campaign 96V057000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981215 — visibility

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 INTERMI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Campaign 98V150001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000411 — PE (closed 20000926)

HEADLIGHT

I 20000926 — EA (closed 20011221)

HEADLIGHT

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R Date not on file — seat belts

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.

Campaign 95V242000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (147 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V242000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V026000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V139000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V241000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V057000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V150001 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1995 GMC Sierra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 GMC Sierra is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Sierra?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Sierra have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.