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1995 GMC Yukon: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 GMC Yukon, most recently filed April 2003. Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 6campaigns 2 visibility · 1 vehicle speed control · 1 power train Source: NHTSA Complaints 90filed Owner reports, 1987–2000 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 14mpg combined $4,665/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 6.5 L 8-cyl· 4-speed automatic 4 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 GMC Yukon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V159000 Filed Apr 28, 2003

GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Repair progress not yet reported1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V159000
Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 98V150001 Filed Jul 1, 1998

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V150001
Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V057000 Filed Apr 4, 1996

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V057000
Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V139000 Filed Jul 26, 1995

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V139000
Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V140000 Filed Jul 25, 1995

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.
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 LABEL AND CAN INSTALL THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL IT.
Repair progress not yet reported3,651 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V140000
Listed for 1995 GMC Yukon. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V081000 Filed Apr 24, 1995

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES." THE CENTER REAR SEAT LAP BELT WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 THE DEALER.
Repair progress not yet reported8,323 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V081000

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Which Yukon years had the most recalls?Best & worst years →Every recall for the GMC YukonAll model years →Where is the VIN on my car?VIN location guide →

Owner complaints (90)

90 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seats is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
3involved a fire
6injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 GMC Yukon, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 90.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other Yukon years

Best and worst Yukon years →
1 19 17 58 90 70 133 80 231 184
1987199219931994199519961997199819992000
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.

Fuel economy: up to 14 mpg combined

14
mpg combined
13
city
16
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$6,850
CO₂ tailpipe
727 g/mi
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehicles

What it costs you to run

$4,665per year
$389per month
1,071gallons a year

Miles ÷ 14 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 GMC Yukon configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
6.5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 16 / 14$6,850727
5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive11 / 14 / 12$5,600741
5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 14 / 12$5,600741
5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 12$5,600741

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.

All Yukon years

Where to next

Which Yukon years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →1996 GMC Yukon report70 complaints · 3 campaigns →1994 GMC Yukon report58 complaints · 2 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

1995 GMC Yukon FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Yukon have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 03V159000 (visibility), 98V150001 (visibility), 96V057000 (vehicle speed control), 95V139000 (power train), 95V140000 (air bag), 95V081000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1995 GMC Yukon problems?

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Seats (26), Service brakes (25), Visibility (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 GMC Yukon get?

EPA rates the 6.5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 13 city, 16 highway and 14 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1995 Yukon compare with other years?

Among the 1987–2000 GMC Yukon model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1999 the most (231). The 1995 drew 90. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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