Complaints
327
Crashes
24
Fires
0
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#186 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Avg mileage:81,381 mi
#249 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
#332 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 86 | — | — | 81,381 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 19 | — | — | 137,400 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
86
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,381
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,400
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Motor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 GMC Sierra has 327 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor with 86 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (86 complaints, avg 81,381 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (49 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (32 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 GMC Sierra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,858 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 GMC Sierra include 24 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 GMC Sierra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 GMC Sierra?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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