1995 GMC C2500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1995 GMC C2500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other C2500 years?

C2500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 GMC C2500 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Seats	4	50%	▲ up
Brakes	1	13%	▼ down
Engine	1	13%	— flat
Fuel System	1	13%	— flat
Visibility & Wipers	1	13%	▼ down

Does the 1995 GMC C2500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

Defect

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AND SEAT WENT ALL WAY BACK. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · March 1, 2001 · crash

“THIS PROBLEM IS IN CANADA TOO, I JUST BOUGHT A 1995 GMC 2500 EXTENDED CAB FOR PULLING MY HORSES AND I WAS DRIVING IT HOME, I WENT TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE TO VISIT WHEN I WAS PULLING IN HIS DRIVEWAY I HIT THE BRAKES AN THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR I BARELY STOPPED BEFORE GOING THROUGH HIS GARAGE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 10, 2011

“WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS: OIL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH, PUMP DRIVE MODULE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE INJECTOR PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED *AK *ML”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-150, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. NLM CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 9, 1999

1995 GMC C2500 — common questions

Is the 1995 GMC C2500 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1995 GMC C2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 GMC C2500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 GMC C2500 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1995 compare to other C2500 years?

What are the most common 1995 GMC C2500 problems?

Does the 1995 GMC C2500 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1995 GMC C2500 — common questions

Is the 1995 GMC C2500 reliable?

Does the 1995 GMC C2500 have recalls?

Is the 1995 GMC C2500 under NHTSA investigation?

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