1995 GMC Yukon

▲ Better than typical
1995 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:41.992Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

Complaints
90
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 90 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 529 complaints 2015 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 90 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 1999 2000: 166 complaints 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2011 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2017 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2023 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 90 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1998 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2012 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2018 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2022 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2024 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint

1995: 90 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199459
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008187
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013117
201456
2015529
2016269
2017196
201870
201955
202037
2021340
2022184
2023243
2024105
202555
202643
20271

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

32% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Seats

29% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing power adjust and recliner.

Visibility

12% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Adjusted power mirrors and the electrical wiring shorted out and caused a fire which destroyed the door, the dash, and part of the seat. If my wife hadn't gotten out of the car, she would have been burned, if not…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-12

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

12% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the vehicle went "Idle" And stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed possible electrical issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-07

Also filed under Engine

Seat belts

4% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-05-03Seat belts95V081000 Vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS No. 210, "Seat belt anchorages." The center rear seat lap belt was improperly routed.

    Remedy: Instructions for rerouting the center rear seat lap belt will be sent to the vehicle owners. If the owner prefers, they can take their vehicle to their dealer and have it rerouted free of charge by…

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    1995-08-03Air bags95V140000 The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (Sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "Occupant…

    Remedy: The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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    1999-07-14Recall queryClosed 2001-12-28 Front seat recliner bolt failure
  7. I
    1999-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-05-02 Battery leaks acid
  8. I
    2000-04-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-09-26 Headlight
  9. I
    2000-05-02Engineering analysisClosed 2002-06-28 Battery leaks acid
  10. I
    2000-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-21 Headlight
  11. I
    2001-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-12-20 Seat belt anchorage separation
  12. I
    2001-12-20Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-09 Seat belt anchorage separation
  13. I
    2001-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-09-27 Front seat recliner bolt
  14. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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    2003-06-19Visibility03V159000 On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

1995 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V081000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 95V140000 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V139000 · Power train
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 03V159000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 1995 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 GMC Yukon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Yukon have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

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