MYRModel Year Report

1995 GMC Sierra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 GMC Sierra
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
261
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

56% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 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 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 34 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017

1995: 261 complaints

View as data table
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% · 147 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

20% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2016-11-14

Seats

10% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2003-09-12

Power train

6% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Transmission failed to hold vehicle in place while in park, causing accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-09

Air bags

5% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2023-12-17

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, 2023-06-14

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 261 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1995-02-24Power train95V026000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-08-10Power train95V139000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

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    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 →

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    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-04-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-09-26 Headlight
  8. I
    2000-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-21 Headlight
  9. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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    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 Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 147 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V242000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95V026000 · Power train
  • Recall 95V139000 · Power train
  • Recall 95V241000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.