1995 Gmc SIERRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
151 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
114,185 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 63 of 151 complaints (41.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 12.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 6.6% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 4.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 63 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 23 |
| Seats | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 63; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 23; Seats: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Tires:Tread/Belt: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 141 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
1996: 1; 2000: 66; 2001: 35; 2002: 19; 2003: 13; 2004: 9; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2016: 1; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10048299 · 2003-12-24 (December 24, 2003)
WHEN BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE VEHICLE DID NOT KEEP BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR TANK AND THE FLUID HAD RUN OUT ON THE TIRES, THERE WAS PULLING AND THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRES WERE RUINED FROM THE BRAKE FLUID. WHEN THE PULLING WAS FELT A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10048299 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058938 · 2004-02-25 (February 25, 2004)
#1, I SPENT 1,164.73 TO HAVE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPAIRED AT A DEALER. I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL OF 1.4 MILLION REPORTS OF BRAKE FAILURE,WITH KELSY-HAVE PARTS ("KCB4"AND "EBC4"UNITS).WHY IF I HAD TO SPEND OVER $ 1,100.00 TO HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED WAS I NOT NOTIFIED????? #2 MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUTTON IS JAMMED AND THE DEALER WANTS 485.00 TO REPAIR. I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER REPAIRED. WHY IS MY EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FAILING? AND THERE IS NO RECALL NOTICE!!!! #3 MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND HANDLE-BOTH BROKE. HOW MUCH IS A DEALER GOING TO RIP M…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10058938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006002 · 2003-01-30 (January 30, 2003)
NHTSA#98-V-150-001:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SHOULDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER STATES INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO THE VIN# DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041962 · 2003-09-30 (September 30, 2003)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V150001 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS DUE TO A BROKEN BOLT HOLDING THE MOTOR IN PLACE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE BOLT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041962 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039898 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER GRABBED STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID FALLING BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A GRAVEL PIT AS A RESULT. *PH THE KNOBS THAT CONTROL THE SEAT HAVE BEEN FROZEN AND INOPERABLE FOR THREE YEARS. THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULDN'T LATCH AND SLID BACK SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526959 · 2023-06-14 (June 14, 2023)
Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted th…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11526959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507636 · 1996-08-16 (August 16, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE WHILE IN PARK, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722757 · 2000-05-16 (May 16, 2000)
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAY ON THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE THAT RUNS DIRECTLY UNDER IT. GMC CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A DEFECT, BUT IT SEEMS THAT A FIRE COULD EASILY RESULT AS WELL AS EXTENSIVE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. TRANSMISSION IS 4L80E MODEL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095338 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
THE VEHICLE'S FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER FAILED. *NM THE CONSUMERS COMPLAINT IS A CONSERN ON THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER WHICH IS AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTED ON TH FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON 6.5 LITER TURBO DIESEL ENGINES WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION AND INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS LIGHT TRUCKS AND SUV'S FROM 1994-1999. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE STALLED AT 41000 MILES ON THE INJECTION PUMP. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PUMP REPLACED AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 159,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095338 at NHTSA ↗