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1995 GMC S Series

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 2, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 18, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 59 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 GMC S Series, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, electrical and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 21 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E041000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

May 18, 2006
7,800 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
The risk: A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
R&B, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Airbags
Filed Sep 2, 2023
Crash reported1 injury reported

Hi , I came on here to see if there was an issue with airbags deploying on the gmxlc sierra 2022. A cow hobbled out into the route 11 , mooers , NY and I impacted with It well over 45mph . My chest hit the steering wheel and my neck was jerked forward and no airbag. Not sure if something is wrong woth the sensor or what. Also be advised the fatality in this incident was the cow annoyed down below.

NHTSA ID
11542264
Incident
Sep 1, 2023
Exterior lighting
Filed Jan 5, 2023

As I'm driving in my car the normal/regular headlights on the GMC Sierra were so bright that I could not see the road in front of me. I could include the Subaru lineup and the Toyota Rav4 in this. I have not seen such bright lights other than when others have had their high-beams on. Please do something. Thank you.

NHTSA ID
11500271
Incident
Jan 4, 2023
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 15, 2021

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE SHIFTING.

NHTSA ID
11403067
Incident
Dec 1, 2020
Other / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 27, 2020

TOOK THE TRUCK TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK DUE TO THE TRUCK IN DRIVEWAY WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE SO HUSBAND PUT IT IN DRIVE TO PULL UP A LITTLE TO SEE IF IT WOULD HELP TO THEN GO INTO REVERSE, INSTEAD, THE TRUCK JERKED SO HARD & ALMOST THREW MY HUSBAND & SON INTO THE GARAGE DOOR THAT MORNING. HUSBAND & SON CAME BACK IN ALL SHOOK UP. THE SCAN DIAGNOSTIC CODE-CHCK SHOWED: TRANS FLUID-INDEED FULL; BUT WAY BURNT; NEEDS TRANSMISSION; FRONT PUMP MAKING NOISE IN TRANSMISSION; TORQUE CONVERTER; EXHAUST SHOWS SIGNS OF BACK PRESSURE-AND ONE RUNNING HOTTER THAN THE OTHER; THE LEFT SIDE RUNNING 100+ HOTTER THAN THE RIGHT - NEEDS TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REMOVED & REPAIRED; REMAN GM TRANS; Y-PIPE W/BOTH CONVERTERS; FLUIDS FLUSH NUTS BOLT GASKETS. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE A GOOD IDEA TO DRIVE IT. I AM RETIRED MILITARY AND MAINTAINED THE TRUCK THROUGHOUT MY MILITARY CAREER, BUT NO WARNINGS SHOWED ON THE DASH READER FOR SOMETHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION. IT IS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT 5.3L V8. VIN#[XXX]. NEED HELP IF THIS ISSUE HAS EVER BEEN PLACED ON THE RECALL LIST? IF NOT, IT SHOULD BE. THIS ISSUE COULD KILL SOMEONE IF IT WERE TO JERK WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
11361367
Incident
Apr 15, 2020
Electrical
Filed Mar 6, 2020

I OWN A 2015 GMC SIERRA,28000 MILES, DURING THE LAST 2 YEARS THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT, UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER, IT LOOSES COMPLETE POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS.I CALLED LITHIA SOUTH CHEVROLET OF ANCHORAGE,THEY SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE BATTERY, I KNEW IT WASN'T HE BATTERY ITSELF SO I DID MY OWN RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, SO I CALLED THE DEALER BACK AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I STATED ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET YOU'RE TELLING ME THAT NO ONE THERE IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE?.NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS QUITE ANGRY, BEING FEMALE THEY TREAT YOU AN IDIOT ALREADY. I ENDED UP TAKING IT TO ANOTHER AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE THAT I HAD BEEN READING ABOUT ONLINE. I EVEN HAVE THE BROKEN PIECE, THE GUY EVEN PRINTED THE INSTRUCTION FOR THE FIX OFF OF THE GMC WEBSITE. I TAKE THE BROKEN NEGATIVE GROUND (PLASTIC) PIECE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIX IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE, AND SO THEY WOULD HAVE A CLUE, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS YET ANOTHER RECALL ON MY TRUCK FOR THE BACK WINDOW BLOWING INTO THE CAB, WHICH THEN IN TURN, TURNED UP ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE RADIATOR SEEPING FLUID. WHICH I WAS TOLD BY MIKE WILLIAMS THAT THIS A CONSTANT FOR THEM TO HAVE REPLACE IN THESE TRUCKS THEY HAVE TO KEEP ADDITIONAL STOCK. I WAS QUOTED AN EXUBERANT AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR THE FIX AND MY WARRANTY JUST ENDED A FEW MONTHS AGO. THE VEHICLE LOSING POWER IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, IT DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!! I CALLED THE GMC 800 NUMBER, ITS A JOKE.ITS BEEN 3 WEEKS 3-4 DIFFERENT CONTACTS HAVING TO REPEAT MY STORY EACH TIME WHEN THEY CALL YOU BACK THEY LEAVE YOU A MESSAGE WITHOUT AN EXTENSION, EXCEPT THE LAST ONE, I AM OVER IT, GMC HAS SET THEIR CALL CENTER UP THIS WAY TO DISCOURAGE CUSTOMERS FROM CALLING THEM. IT WORKS, I AM ABOUT READY TO HAVE A STROKE. WHEN SOME SPENDS UPWARDS OF 50000 FOR A VEHICLE,THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO THRU HELL. TOTAL LEMON!!

NHTSA ID
11316559
Incident
Feb 17, 2020
Exterior lightingOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 30, 2019

2015 GMC YUKON DENALI REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAIL DUE TO DEFECTED PARTS. GMC WILL NOT REPLACE THE FAILED PARTS WHICH IS A KNOW SAFETY ISSUE. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH THE GMC YUKON 2015-2019 MODELS.

NHTSA ID
11240746
Incident
Dec 12, 2018
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 27, 2018

2000 GMC JIMMY ENVOY DIAMOND EDITION 4DR 4X4 SUV, FUEL SENDING UNIT AND LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE. FUEL GAUGE BOUNCING WHEN AT HALF TANK ( JUST WHAT IS SHOWING ON GAUGE BUT NOT ALWAYS CORRECT IN MEASUREMENT DUE TO INCONSISTENCY) GAS LEAKAGE NOW ALSO. I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS A FEW TIMES DUE TO NOT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS I ACTUALLY HAVE IN TANK. I AM A SINGLE MOM WHO TRAVELS COUNTRY ROADS & HIGHWAY FREQUENTLY & KNOW THIS IS DANGEROUS IF I RUN OUT OF GAS WHEN TRAVELLING AS IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAD A FEW NEAR MISSES DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS WHERE THIS MAJOR ISSUE IS ONGOING WITH GM & HAS YET TO BE RECTIFIED BY A RECALL. DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A DEATH BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. WHILE DRIVING I AM PUTTING MYSELF IN DANGER & OTHERS WHO ARE ON THE ROAD INCLUDING ANYONE WHO IS WITH ME IN VEHICLE. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES GM NEED BEFORE THIS IS MADE INTO A MANDATORY RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAS UNDER 170,000 KM ON IT . I HAVE OWNED OTHER GM PRODUCTS 2000 & OLDER & NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE. PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL & THERE ARE OVER 10;S OF THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING LIKE THIS FOR A FEW YEARS AS I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT DUE TO THE OTHER MAJOR ISSUES I HAVE BEEN FIXING WITH THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL . GM DOES NOT ADDRESS THESE ISSUES & MECHANICS KNOW THIS TOO. MY SON IS A TECH & HE SAYS THE SAME .DUE TO THIS MAJOR ISSUE BOTH UNITS & SENSORS NEED REPLACING AS DOES THE TANK STRAP, ALL FUEL LNES,, GASKETS, ECT & POSSIBLY THE GAS TANK ITSELF. THE SENDING UNIT IS IN THE GAS TANK WHICH MAKES IT AT LEAST A 3 HR JOB FOR LABOUR PLUS. POSSIBLY MAY ALSO NEED TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER DUE TO THE FLUCTUATIONS & PAY TO HAVE IT RESET BY A GM TECH. I WOULD NOT REPLACE WITH USED PARTS DUE TO THIS ONGOING ISSUE AND THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT CAN ENSUE.

NHTSA ID
11154147
Incident
Nov 22, 2018
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Mar 30, 2015
Crash reported

I HAVE A 2009 GMC SEIRRA AND IT SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON AT ALL WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING.AND I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS.MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT.AND OF COURSE IT STARTED HAPPENING 2-MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10702507
Incident
Nov 20, 2014
Mileage
45,296 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

17-NA-073

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

000601023A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT

000604003A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT

010863001

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET

000601019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

GMC S Series by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002520032.0
2001100—
2000000—
1999000—
1998000—
1997000—
1996000—
1995Viewing591037.1
1994010—
1993010—
1992010—
1991000—
1990000—
1989000—
1988000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.