The 1995 GMC Pickup has 2 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints32filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
NHTSA recall 08E050000 · Aug 11, 2008 · 1,921 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)
Problem: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA recall 06E040000 · May 15, 2006 · 1,648 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)
Problem: CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
8
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Visibility Windshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
8
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Seats Front assembly › Recliner
5
1
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Air bags Frontal
4
3
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Power train Driveline › Differential unit; Axle hubs
3
0
0
0
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Electrical system Ignition
3
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Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Engine
3
0
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Seat belts Front › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly
2
0
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Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system
2
0
0
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Suspension Front
1
0
0
0
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Exterior lighting
1
0
0
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Steering Steering wheel/handle bar
1
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jan 30, 2005 · 129,950 milesVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring GMC SENT A RECALL LETTER IN FEBRUARY 2003 AND STATED WIPERS FOR GMC TRUCKS WOULD STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE LETTER ALSO STATED IF YOU HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO A GMC DEALER FOR REPAIRS AT NO COST TO YOU. THE LETTER DID NOT REQUIRE THE REPAIR BE DONE, ONLY INDICATED IF YOU HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I NEVER HAD THE ITERMITTENT PROBLEM, MY WIPERS STOPPED WITH NO WARNING IN FEBRUARY 2005. GMC REFUSES TO MAKE THESE NECESSARY COSTLY REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A LIFE THREATENING MATTER.*AK
Mar 26, 2004 · 88,000 milesSeats › Front assembly › Recliner WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINING BOLT BROKE. CONSUMER STATED SEAT WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN FOUR YEARS.*AK
Jan 6, 2004Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.*MR THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED BEFORE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL. AFTERWARDS, GMC WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES BUT DENIED THE CONSUMER FOR REIMBURSEMENT. 1995 GMC TRUCK. *PH
Dec 15, 2003 · 15,513 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings BRAKE LINE RUSTED AT 15,513 MILES. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR.*AK
Oct 31, 2003 · 58,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip THE ANITLOCK BRAKES FAILED.*AK *PH
Mar 1, 2003Engine and engine cooling › Engine THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED. GM WILL NOT HELP BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. EACH FAILURE ENDED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PUMP. THE SRS LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE THROTTLE PEDAL WAS REPLACED, CODES WERE CLEARED, AND THE PUMP SET WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE. THE COOLER LINES WERE REPLACED. SCC
Mar 3, 2002 · 89,000 milesSeats DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BOLT THAT HOLDS SEAT TO FRAME CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED SEAT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM BASE, WHILE BRAKING THE CONSUMER HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND AND AT THE SAME TIME WAS THROWN FORWARD CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE CONTROL WAS REGAINED, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS NO LONGER FIRMLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JG *NLM
May 24, 2001Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK. THEY HESITATE, AND OBSTRUCT DRIVER'S VISION.*AK *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.