1995 Gmc SUBURBAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
125,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 116 complaints (27.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 45 | 38.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 11 | 9.5% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.4% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 |
| Seats | 20 |
| Tires | 10 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 8 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 32; Seats: 20; Tires: 10; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 8; Tires:Tread/Belt: 6; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 107 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
1995: 21; 1996: 12; 2000: 42; 2001: 18; 2002: 7; 2003: 6; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2011: 1; 2021: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 45 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 10006378 · 2000-09-29 (September 29, 2000)
THE LEFT FRONT CORNED OF THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE OFF. THIS MAKES THE EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND CAUSES DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WOULD SPECULATE THAT EVEN IF THE TRACK WAS NOT BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF, THAT IF THE VEHICLE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT COULD BE THROWN BACKWARDS OR SIDEWAYS IF THE WEAKEN FRAME WOULD BREAK THE REST OF THE WAY UPON IMPACT. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS CORP (FILE #C01667539) ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO GROULX OLDS/GMC DEALERSHIP (MONROE MICHIGAN [phone removed]) TO HAVE THE SE…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041247 · 2003-10-05 (October 5, 2003)
48202 SEAT FRAME DRIVER SIDE BUCKET MADE OF THIN METAL. THE METAL FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS WHILE BRAKING. RESEARCH REVEALS THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TERM PROBLEM. RESEARCHING YOUR REPORTS REVEALS 94-11 REPORTS FOR SUBURBAN, 7 UNDER YUKON, 95 - 35 REPORTS UNDER SUBURBAN, 20 UNDER YUKON, AND OTHER REPORTS UNDER 96 AND 93. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 117,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041247 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 553592 · 2000-08-08 (August 8, 2000)
BATTERY LEAKED DUE TO A TERMINAL CONNECTOR BOLT BEING TOO LARGE, CRACKING THE LEAD TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY LEAKED ACID AND LED TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND CORRODED THE WIRE CONNECTION IN THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY EVENTUALLY FAILED. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717723 · 2000-01-22 (January 22, 2000)
ORIGINAL FITMENT BATTERY LEAKED CAUSING FAILURE OF POSITIVE TERMINAL SCREW (VEHICLE WOULD NOT START). EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION IN BATTERY AREA. AT OWNER EXPENSE (BATTERY OUT OF WARRANTY) ACID NEUTRALISER & SEALANT APPLIED TO AFFECTED AREAS, TERMINAL REPLACED, BATTERY REPLACED WITH AFTERMAKET (EXIDE) UNIT. AFTER ANOTHER 22 MONTHS (AT 65000 MILES), SECOND BATTERY FAILED WITH MINOR LEAKAGE, SUSPECTED DUE TO OVERCHARGE. CHARGE CIRCUIT CHECKED OK BY DEALER. NO REPORT OF CORROSION OR OTHER BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM REPORTED FROM DEALER (REF. NHTSA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488959 · 1995-10-09 (October 9, 1995)
VEHICLES POWER STEERING IS TOO SENSITIVE, REDUCING THE HANDLING. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488959 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724361 · 2000-06-22 (June 22, 2000)
VEHICLE FAILED TO START. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BATTERY WAS BULGING AND ACID WAS LEAKING WITHIN THE RF SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE BATTERY FOR REPLACEMENT THE POSITIVE SIDE MOUNT TERMINAL DETACHED INTERNALLY FROM THE BATTERY. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE HAD CORRODED THE BATTERY TRAY, RF INTERNAL WHEEL WELL, ELECTRIAL CONNECTIONS, A/C HOSES, RF STEERING PARTS AND THE RF BRAKE LINE / HOSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087616 · 2005-09-16 (September 16, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACE THREE TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS VEHICLE. THIS LAST FAILURE CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 146,329 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087616 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 757323 · 2002-01-25 (January 25, 2002)
IGNITION SYSTEM FAILED TWICE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, AND REMAINS IN 2ND GEAR. THE SPEEDOMOTER DOESN'T WORK AND THE BRAKES LOCK UP. THE SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO GOES OUT. I CONTACTED TWO LOCAL GM DEALERS. BOTH MACHANICS KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG, AS THEY HAVE MANY COME IN LARELY WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THEY KNEW THE EXACT PRICE AND TIME IT TAKES TO PUT THE PART IN BECAUSE THEY HAVE DONE SO MANY OF THEM LATELY. IN FACT, ONE OF THE MECHANICS REPLIED THAT HE IS SURPRISED THEY HAVEN'T RECALLED THIS PAR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 866567 · 2000-08-02 (August 2, 2000)
WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR SERVICE DEALER NOTICED A BATTERY LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. *AK TRANSMISSION MAKES GRINDING NOISE. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 866567 at NHTSA ↗