1995 GMC Sierra Problems & Complaints
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VISIBILITY
144 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH IN THE RAIN AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. I HAD THEM IN THE LOW SPEED SETTING. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THE MOTOR HAD A CHANCE TO COOL OFF AND THEY WERE TURNED BACK ON. I HAVE NOT YET ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE ANY COMPONENTS. *TR
Dec 12, 2009
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO OPERATE, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER READ ABOUT RECALL 98V150001 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM
Feb 04, 2005
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL ORDER. THE VEHICLE WORKS WORSE NOW THAN IT DID BEFORE IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND CURRENTLY THEY ONLY WORK WHEN THEY ARE TURNED ON HIGH. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A WINDSHIELD WIPER PULSE CONTROL MODULE AT A COST OF $160.00. *AK *NM
Mar 31, 2004
AFTER RECALL 03V159000 REPAIRS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WERE PERFORMED WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONTINUED TO QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO EXAMINE THE PART THEY INSTALLED. *AK
Feb 09, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL V 03V159000; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *PH
Nov 12, 2003
+ 139 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
42 complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THERE IS MASSIVE RUST ON THE REAR BRAKE LINE. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT, CAUSING A PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER DID NOT REMOVE THE OLD BRAKE LINE WHEN THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE. *JB
Aug 01, 2005
METAL BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT AND RUPTURED CAUSING PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED FAILED BRAKE LINE.
May 11, 2004
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
Dec 24, 2003
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 04, 2002
ABS LIGHT WENT ON PERMANTLY AND ABS DIDNOT WORK HAD TO HAVE MOTOR REPLACED BECAUSE OF MOTOR AND VALVE FAILURE FEB 2000, SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED IN JULY 2000 WITH THE SAME RESULTS AND THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, NOW HAS HAPPEN A THIRD TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND SAME SOLUTION MARCH 2001, THERE IS NO REASON THIS UNIT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES IN 13 MONTHS. *AK
Mar 28, 2001
+ 37 more complaints for this component
SEATS
26 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT IT MOVES FREELY. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT FRAME IS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR BOARD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 3/9/2006 - *NM
Feb 13, 2006
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT ROLL FORWARD AT TIMES. IT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE AT TIMES EITHER. IT HAS BEEN "FIXED" A TOTAL OF 18 TIMES. THE BLOWER FAN HAS ALSO BEEN "FIXED" A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES. IT, TOO, DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY ALL THE TIME. *LA
Oct 17, 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
Oct 12, 2003
THE LOWER SEAT FRAME FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT IN MY 1995 GMC SIERRA 4 WD 1/2 TON PICKUP HAS BROKEN DURING ACCELERATION INTO TRAFFIC. THIS BREAKAGE ALLOWS THE SEATBACK TO ROTATE BACKWARD AND TO THE RIGHT TILTING THE DRIVER BACK AND OBSCURING VIEW OF THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS REPAIRED ONCE IN 1996 UNDER WARANTY. THEN REPAIRED AGAIN AT MY COST IN 2000 AND HAS BROKEN AGAIN TODAY. EACH TIME THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURED THE TRUCK WAS BEING ACCELERATED INTO TRAFFIC FLOW. THIS VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USAGE HAS ONLY BEEN USED ON CITY STREETS. THIS SEAT FAILURE IS NOT A FUN SITUATION TO EXPERIENCE AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS VERY LIKELY. I AM 6'4" TALL AND SEAT POSITION MAY HAVE SOME INFLUENCE ON THE FAILURE DUE TO THE SEAT SETS BEHIND THE BASE THAT MOUNTS IT TO THE FLOOR. I PERSONALLY HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OTHER OWNERS THAT THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO MY PERSONAL TRUCK. THE MFG. DOESN'T ACKNOWLEDGE ANY AWARENESS OF THIS OCCURANCE BEING A PROBLEM.*AK
Jul 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING PASSENGER'S SEAT WILL MOVE BACK AND FORTH DUE TO TRACKS NOT LOCKING SEAT IN POSITION, AND DRIVER'S SEAT WILL FULLY RECLINE, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Sep 09, 2002
+ 21 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
16 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, CONSUMER CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. * NLM *YD
Apr 18, 2002
ASKED FOR RECALL INFO. FROM DEALER, NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL INFORMATION. LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE WAS EVER A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION.*AK
Mar 09, 2001
THE TRUCK IS SELDOM USED AND IS NOT USED TO TOW OR HAUL THINGS. WHEN PUT IN REVERSE TODAY, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. NOW, THE TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE! I KEEP THE TRUCK IN PERFECT CONDITION AND PERFORM REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I JUST PAID IT OFF IN SEPT!!!*AK
Nov 12, 2000
CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 95V026 OR 95V139. *SLC
Sep 28, 2000
TRANSMISSION HAS SHELLED OUT TWICE WITHIN ONE YEAR, THIS IS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR TOWING OR HAULING HEAVEY EQUIPMENT, NORMAL FAMILY USAGE. *AK
May 28, 2000
+ 11 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
11 complaints
Part:Air bag Available:yes Safety: hit windshield twice after a frontal impact @ 50mph Inspected: no can't get anyone to look into it Warning: None Injuries:laceration on right side face from impacting windshield Looks as if it started to then stopped 2nd owner truck No prior wrecks Took 13 stiches to fix my face Vehicle:religiously maintained If air bag would've deployed would have not sustained any injuries
Dec 17, 2023
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR AND NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER STATES THE OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Dec 09, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER HIT A MOVING VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 08, 2002
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY(OPEN) FROM A HEAD-ON COLLISION @ 40 M.P.H.*AK
Mar 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 30MPH VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON LEFT FRONT SIDE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT
Jan 10, 2002
+ 6 more complaints for this component
TIRES
8 complaints
HAD FULL-SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK WITH 4 OPEN COUNTRY 410 TIRES FROM TOYO WITH APPROXIMATELY 59,000 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE REGULARLY ROTATED AND PRESSURE CHECKED. WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 70 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITH TREAD PEELING OFF LIKE A BANANA PEEL ON HIGHWAY. TAIL PIPE WAS BENT AND REAR QUARTER PANEL SUSTAINED NEARLY $900 IN BODY DAMAGE. FILLED OUT CLAIM FORM WITH TOYO, BUT OF COURSE IT WAS *DENIED*. THEY CLAIMED THE TIRE FAILED TO DUE A SERVICE RELATED ISSUE AND "NOT THE RESULT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF TOYO TIRE". I DISAGREE WITH THIS FINDING AND WILL PROCEED TO TELL EVERYONE I KNOW NOT TO BUY TOYO TIRES BECAUSE THE COMPANY DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF ITS CUSTOMERS WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 19, 2004
TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW ON 01/08/03. WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION NOTICED THAT AIR PRESSURE IN LEFT FRONT AND REAR TIRES WAS VERY LOW. CONSUMER PLACED SPARE ON REAR TIRE AND INFLATED FRONT TIRE IN ORDER TO MAKE IT TO HOME. WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED HOME DISCOVERED LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A "BUBBLE" THE SIZE OF A FOOTBALL. TIRES WERE NOT ORIGINAL. VEHICLE IS A 1995 GMC 3/4 TON SIERRA PICKUP. *NLM
Jan 09, 2003
I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR CONCERNING RECALL OF THESE TIRES. THEY NEVER SEEM TO FALL IN ANY OF THE RECALLS EVEN UNDER THE RECENT RECALL BY FIRESTONE FOR TIRES AFTER 1998. IN CHECKING WITH SEVERAL TIRES STORES IN OUR AREA I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE ONLY REASON THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDER THE RECALL IS THAT THEY ARE NOT ON A FORD PRODUCT. THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE LUDICIOUS SINCE THESE TIRES ARE KNOWN TO FAIL AND ARE ON A VEH OF SIMILAR WEIGHT AND CHARACTERISTICS TO THE FORD PRODUCTS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY FIRESTONE IS NOT REPLACING THESE TIRES.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VDW8 AW2 TIRESIZE: 235/75R16)
Oct 24, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 60-65 MPH ON HIGHWAY REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BRIDGESTONE REPLACEMENT TIRE WITH 11,000 MILES, SIZE 27575R16, TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPLACEMENT TIRE, BUT REFUSED TO HONOR CUSTOMER'S REQUEST.*AK DOT NUMBER EKAKDKB279, CONSUMER STATES TREAD CAME OFF IN A SOLID CIRCLE, FIRESTONE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ROAD HAZARDS OR PUNCTURES. *SLC
Jun 27, 2001
GOODYEAR WRANGLER APT TIRE P245/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE CAUSED BY FLAPPING RUBBER, CONSUMER SUBMITTED CLAIM, HOWEVER THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY RESPONSE YET. *SLC
Nov 22, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7 complaints
BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS DUE TO OVERHEATING; DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jun 07, 2000
RIGHT SIDE TAIL LENS ASSEMBLY FAILED. NLM
Jan 07, 2000
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS WHICH MELTED TOGETHER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 23, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INDICATE WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING. THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1994 GMC, BUT NOT FOR 1995 GMC WHICH HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 06, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE WIRING OF THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WENT OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO GO COMPLETELY. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR WORK WAS DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Feb 04, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Aug 16, 2004
AMBULANCE INJECTOR PUMP FAILS WHILE MEDICS PERFORM CPR ON PT. SECOND AMBULANCE DISPATCHED. TURNS OUT THAT PT LIVES AND IS SOME BIG TIME LAWYER? THIS WAS THE SECOND INJECTOR PUMP ON THIS UNIT.
Aug 17, 2001
STANADYNE ROOSA INJECTON PUMP FAILURE FOR THE THIRD TIME. GM NOT WILLING TO FIX UNDER SPECIAL POLICY 00064. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, SECOND FAILURE AT 83,000 MILES. THIRD FAILURE AT 135,000. HELP
Jan 30, 2001
THIS DIESEL PICKUP HAS QUIT ON ME IN TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES WITH THESE THREE INJECTION PUMP FAILURES. I HAVE ALREADY SENT YOU ONE COMPLAINT ON THIS MATTER. I DO NOT SEE ANY RECORD OF IT IN YOUR DATABASE. PLEASE CONSIDER THE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WITH LOSING CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC.
Jan 16, 2001
EVERY REPAIR SHOP I CONTACTED FOR A QUOTE NEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE, COMMENTING THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH MY TYPE OF VEHICLE. A COOLANT LEAK FROM A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN BE A VERY COSTLY, ESPECIALLY IF NOT DETECTED EARLY.*AK
Dec 22, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
RECALL 96 V 057 000 CONCERNING THROTTLE LINKAGES: WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE THE THROTTLE LINKAGES CABLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STICK. CONSUMER REPLACED THE CABLE, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Jul 12, 2004
THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKS. ADDED ADDITIONAL RETURN SPRING TO TBI OWNER NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALLS. *AK
Aug 23, 2002
CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 96V057. *SLC
Sep 28, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE IN THE PARK AND ON POSITION, CONSUMER'S FEET WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER WAS DISENAGING THE CAR CLUB WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELERATED IN THE REVERSE POSITION, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Mar 24, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR, TO STOP ACCELERATION THE CONSUMER SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. *AK
Oct 16, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVERS SIDE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS HAS COME UNLATCHED ON ITS OWN.*AK
Aug 23, 2002
CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL 95V241. *SLC
Sep 28, 2000
SEATBELTS SHOULD NEVER FAIL TO OPERATE.THEY SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRENTY FOR AT LEAST 100,000 MILES
Jan 17, 1999
2-PC. PLASTIC COVER ON RECEIVER SEPARATED; GMC SAY'S IT'S A WEAR ITEM. GMC FILE #98183146; RECIEVER PART #12549545.
Nov 12, 1998
RECALL WORK ON THE SEAT BELT STRAPS NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
Apr 06, 1998
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EQUIPMENT
6 complaints
CABLE THAT SUSPENDS SPARE TIRE UNDER REAR OF TRUCK RUSTED OUT ALLOWING TIRE TO LEAVE VEHICLE. EXACT TIME TIRE LEFT VEHICLE UNKNOWN. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE THRUWAY THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO GMC-HONDA -CARBONE IN YORKVILLE WITH NEGATIVE INTEREST ON THEIR PART. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
RECIRCULATE FLAPPER OPERATES WITHOUT HAVING TO PUSH THE BUTTON. DURING HOT DAYS IT BRINGS IN UNWANTED HOT AIR FROM OUTSIDE DECREASING THE A/C EFFICIENCY
Aug 11, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM LEAKING AND FREEZING UP.
Jan 25, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTTANTLY.
Jan 25, 1999
COMPRESSOR FAILED.
Jan 25, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THEY ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE MOST LIKELY ORIGINATED NEAR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 178,000.
Jul 01, 2011
VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING EVENTUALLY STALLING . HAD VEHICLE IN 6 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. WE HAVE HAD IT TUNED UP, REPLACED PLUG WIRES, SENSORS, AND DISTRIBUTOR AMONG OTHER THINGS. THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVE FINE FOR A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS AND THEN THE SAME PROBLEM WILL OCCUR.*AK
Jul 09, 2007
CONSUMER STATES THAT EVERY THREE MONTHS OR EVERY THREE THOUSANDS MILES CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL, AND THE ENGINE BUILD UP SLUDGE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Oct 16, 2002
ENGINE REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING. NLM
Jan 07, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING STALLING AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 0-60 MPH, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES DURING STALLING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. MJS
Mar 19, 1999
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
DT: WATER COMES THROUGH THE BACK OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND DRIPS INTO THE PASSENGERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD. A MECHANIC POINTED OUT THERE WAS RUST SO HE GLUED IT, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB
Aug 12, 2005
IN ORDER TO OPEN THE DOOR, CONSUMER HAS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN IT FROM OUTSIDE BECAUSE THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. *SLC
Nov 20, 2000
BOTTOM PIN THAT FASTENS THE DRIVER DOOR IN WORKED ITS WAY MOST OF THE WAY OUT OF THE HINGE.
Aug 14, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR RATTLES.
Nov 28, 1995
STEERING
4 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK AND WANDER. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Oct 17, 2002
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SHIP. STEERING BOLT CAME APART, AND SHAFT LINK WAS STRIPPED FROM THE STEERING
Jun 12, 2000
WHEN I FIRST TOOK TRUCK TO GMC SERVICE DEPT. I WAS TOLD A BOLT FELL OUT OF STEERING (SOMEWHERE IN SHAFT). THE SERVICE STAFF ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A TEMPORARY BOLT IN UNTIL THE ORDERED BOLT CAME IN. THIS FAILED; THE TEMP BOLT WOULDN'T GO IN. I WAS TOLD TO BE VERY CAREFUL DRIVING UNTIL FIXED. THE NEXT DAY THE BOLT CAME IN; THEY ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT IN. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T GO IN; IT WAS STIPPED. A NEW "SHAFT LINK" HAD TO BE ORDERED. AGAIN, I WAS TOLD TO BE VERY CAREFUL IN DRIVING. NEXT DAY I WAS CALLED IN. THEY REPLACED PART. THIS COST ME $335.87 WHICH I FELT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY. WHEN I QUESTIONED IT I WAS TOLD IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND IS MY COST. I WROTE THEM A CHECK FOR THE TOTAL ! *AK
Jun 11, 2000
POWER STEERING FAILED.
Jul 15, 1996
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *LA THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS SIDE SWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A HILL. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT BUT HIS HEAD STILL IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD. *NM
Dec 11, 2003
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT, AND SEAT BELT STRAP DID NOT STOP CONSUMER FROM GOING FOWARD AND HITTING STEERING WHEEL.
Apr 30, 1998
OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AT 40 MPH IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. POINT OF IMPACT WAS IN THE CENTER GRILL AREA OF VEHICLE. ALSO SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. *AK
Apr 27, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
WHEN TURNING KEY TO START VEHICLE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 11, 2000
ACID LEAKING FROM BATTERY. NLM
Jan 07, 2000
THE FUSE FOR THE HAZARD AND SIGNAL LIGHTS HAS BLOWN 3 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE FUSE DUE TO MISPLACEMENT BY MANUFACTURER.
Sep 17, 1998
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
RIGHT FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKING.
Aug 02, 1996
UNKNOWN PART BROKEN IN REAR END OF VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *SD
Dec 11, 1995
RATTLE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Nov 28, 1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Apr 06, 2000
UNSPECIFIED.
Jul 29, 1997
STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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 the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).
Jun 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE TOWING OUR 42 FOOT CAMPER WITH THE 1 TON GMC DUALLY TRUCK WE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF TRUCK BRAKING CAUSING US TO RUN THRU A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND BURST LEAVING VERY LITTLE BRAKING FROM TRUCK. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED BY A GM DEALER ONLY 6 MONTHS AGO AND WERE DEEMED OK AFTER A 1200 DOLLAR REPAIR BILL TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES. . THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH SUCH A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF BRAKING . THIS TRUCK IS MADE FOR TOWING AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE THE BRAKING EVER BE COMPROMISED. THE TRUCK HAS 125000 MILES AND SHOULD HAVE HAD A MORE DURABLE DESIGN INTEGRATED INTO THE BRAKE LINES.THERE ALSO WAS AN ENHANCED CHANCE FOR FIRE SINCE BRAKE FLUID WAS SPRAYED ON ENGINE WHEN BRAKES FAILED.
Nov 14, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE VEHICLE WILL GO FASTER THAN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE CONSUMER APPLIES TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN TWO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST WAS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND SHE WENT TO HAVE IT REPLACED WHEN SHE DISCOVERED THE SECOND RECALL. THE SECOND WAS FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE CONSUMER AND THE DEALER THOUGHT THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. SHE HAD THE RECALL DONE ON 7-25-05. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED AGAIN ON 8-12-05. SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD HER THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL ISSUE. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BUTTERFLY INTAKE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HER TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA, AND SHE DID. SO. *AK *JB
Oct 06, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
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
Sep 28, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
#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 ME OFF TO REPAIR. #4 I HAD TO REPAIR THE COLD SOLDER JOINTS ON MY HOT/COLD SWITCH SO MY A/C WOULD RUN COLD. ONCE AGAIN THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT-"RIP ME OFF!!" #5 WHY AFTER ALMOST 100 YEARS CANT A CAR MAKER BUILD THEIR CARS BETTER RATHER THAN CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO KEEP THE PARTS/SERVICE INDUSTRY BOOMING. IF MY OLD MAN WASN'T SHOT BY A ?!@#$% FIGHTER PLANE I WOULD BUY FROM THE ?!@#$%, BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO BUY AMERICAN (BECAUSE I AM ONE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 ONE LAST THING WHEN I HAD MY FUEL INJECTORS "CLEANED" THE F/N DEALER JUST PUMPED ALMOST 60 LBS OF AIR IN MY TIRES.(SOME CLEANING)??????*AK
Feb 25, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INNER DOOR HANDLES QUIT WORKING
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AC FAILURE AT 20,000 MILES - ABS FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES- INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT 95,000 MILES- WINSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AT 95,000 MILES- POWER WINDOW FAILURE AT 100,000 MILES.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WE OWN A 1995 GMC DIESEL 4X4 TRUCK. WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES. OUR TRUCK WAS IN THE SHOP AT 127,000 MILES TO HAVE THE 4TH FUEL INJECTOR PUMP REPLACED. GMC HAD ADDED A 25,000 MILE EXTRA COVERAGE ON THIS PART ABOVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I FEEL THEY RECOGNIZE THAT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS PART. I HAVE CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE--NO HELP. I HAVE CONTACTED THE EXEC OFFICES OF GMC--NO HELP. I CONTACTED THE BBB OF AUTOS WHO HAD HUMAN RESOURCES OF GMC CALL ME--NO HELP. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO THINK THAT 4 REPLACEMENTS ON A FUEL INJECTOR IS EXCESSIVE. AM I SPINNING MY WHEELS?--PARDON THE PUN! I HAVE DATA TO SUPPORT THESE CLAIMS OF SERVICE. THEY WERE ALL DONE BY GM DEALERS AND GMC HAS A RECORD OF REPAIRS. REFERENCE # 1-74841039. I FELT THAT GM SHOULD REPLACE THE PART FOR FREE-- EVEN IF I HAVE TO PAY LABOR. IS THERE A WAY TO FIND OUT THE HISTORY OF THIS PART AND IF IT HAS HAD AS MUCH TROUBLE FOR OTHER OWNERS OF DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS. *NLM
Mar 16, 2003
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DOOR HANDLES HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO USE SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. AFTER ARRIVING AT A DESTINATION DRIVER TRIED TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, AND DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THEN DRIVER TRIED PUSHING ON DOOR WHILE USING DOOR HANDLE, AND THE HANDLE BROKE. BOTH DOORS HAVE BEEN TOUGH TO USE. DIFFICULTY APPEARS TO COME FROM USE ON THE INSIDE ONLY. *AK ALSO LATCH ON TAIL GATE FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS EVEN MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE DOOR MIGHT NOT OPEN DURING ACCIDENT OR FIRE. *YH
Dec 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO FLOOR AND TRUCK FEELS LIKE IT WONT STOP . HAVE ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS A FEW TIMES WHEN THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS A GROWLING NOIS FROM UNDER THE CAR. FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT REAR BRAKES HARDLY WORN AFTER 85000 MILES AS THOUGH THEY ARE NOT BEING USED. WIPER MOTER STOPES INTERMITTANTLY IN RAIN . HIGH SPEED DOES NOT WORK. WHEN NOT WORKING CANNOT DRIVE CAR IN RAIN . HAVE HAD STOP WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS DANGEROUS. FOUND THAT YOU HAVE LISTED A RECALL . HOWEVER THE GMC WEB SITE DID NOT OFFER THIS INFORMATION. AS SECOND OWNER OF RECORD I SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED . MY DAUGHTER WAS FIRST OWNER AND TO MY KNOWLEDGE SHE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALLS.
Apr 05, 2000
STEERING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Sep 24, 1999
STEERING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Sep 20, 1999
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE TILT ACTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES TO CRIMP/BREAK, OR SHORT OUT AT THEIR CONNECTORS ON THE BACK OF THE MULTI-FUNCTION COLUMN SWITCH. THE CRUISE CONTROL CANNOT BE SET WITH THE WHEEL IN THE LOWER POSITIONS AFTER FAILURE. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN LOST DUE TO FAILURE.
Jan 12, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT. OWNER HAS REPLACED THE CALIPERS , THE BRAKE PADS AND THE BRAKE HOSES . THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 27, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
OWNER STATES THAT THE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THAT HE HAD VEHICLE IN THE SHOP ON THREE DIFFERENT TIMES AND THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 28, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE HAZARD FLASHERS AND (4) WAY FLASHERS DO NOT WORK. THE FUSE KEEPS BLOWING OUT. HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (3) TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Oct 18, 1996
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
COURTESY LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
Nov 28, 1995
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How many problems does the 1995 GMC Sierra have?
The 1995 GMC Sierra currently has 319 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1995 GMC Sierra?
The most common problems reported for the 1995 GMC Sierra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1995 GMC Sierra problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1995 GMC Sierra comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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