Complaints
294
Crashes
24
Fires
2
Injuries
13
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 GMC Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#186 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:11
#236 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:121,000 mi
#315 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 GMC Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 86 | 11 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 36 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 146,329 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 6 | — | — | 103,300 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
86
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,329
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,300
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 GMC Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 GMC Suburban reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 GMC Suburban has 294 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 86 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 GMC Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (86 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (36 complaints, avg 121,000 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (15 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 Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 122,451 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 Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 GMC Suburban include 24 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 6 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 Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 GMC Suburban 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 Suburban?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) 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 Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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