Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 GMC Sierra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 INTERMITTENTLY.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
Repair progress not yet reported1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V150001
Listed for 1995 GMC Sierra. Not checked against your VIN.
GM/FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported379,004 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V057000
Listed for 1995 GMC Sierra. Not checked against your VIN.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
- Consequence
- IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
Repair progress not yet reported630,099 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V241000
Listed for 1995 GMC Sierra. Not checked against your VIN.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
Repair progress not yet reported40 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V242000
Listed for 1995 GMC Sierra. Not checked against your VIN.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
- Consequence
- THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.
Repair progress not yet reported36,641 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V139000
Listed for 1995 GMC Sierra. Not checked against your VIN.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AN
Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Repair progress not yet reported13,853 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V026000
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Owner complaints (261)
261 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
19involved a crash
0involved a fire
14injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 261 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 140 | 53.6% |
| Service brakes | 42 | 16.1% |
| Seats | 24 | 9.2% |
| Air bags | 12 | 4.6% |
| Power train | 12 | 4.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 3.1% |
| Steering | 8 | 3.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3.1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2.3% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2.3% |
How 1995 compares with other Sierra years
Best and worst Sierra years →199112
199230
199372
1994190
1995261
1996246
1997238
1998190
1999600
2000443
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 1 |
| 1992 | 30 | 3 |
| 1993 | 72 | 2 |
| 1994 | 190 | 3 |
| 1995 | 261 | 6 |
| 1996 | 246 | 2 |
| 1997 | 238 | 0 |
| 1998 | 190 | 0 |
| 1999 | 600 | 5 |
| 2000 | 443 | 8 |
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 GMC Sierra FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 98V150001 (visibility), 96V057000 (vehicle speed control), 95V241000 (seat belt), 95V242000 (seat belt), 95V139000 (power train), 95V026000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 GMC Sierra problems?
Owners filed 261 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (140), Service brakes (42), Seats (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 Sierra compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 GMC Sierra model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1999 the most (600). The 1995 drew 261. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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