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1995 GMC K1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1995 GMC K1500 sits mid-pack among K1500 years: 30 NHTSA complaints, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 40% of all reports (12 of 30), far ahead of seats at 8.

30

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other K1500 years?

K1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted30 complaints1967: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 3 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 6 complaints1991: 3 complaints1992: 6 complaints1993: 12 complaints1994: 29 complaints1995: 30 complaints1996: 14 complaints
K1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 GMC K1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1240%
Seats827%
Visibility & Wipers413%
Suspension310%
Airbags27%
Transmission13%

Does the 1995 GMC K1500 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.

“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN AND DIDN'T WORK, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A CURB. *AK ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 2, 1999 · crash

“THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *NLM *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE RECLINING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE BACKS OF THE SEATS RECLINED AND AS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · August 4, 2000 · crash

“MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JUST STOP WORKING. THEY PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, BUT WOULD JUST AS MYSTERIOUSLY START WORKING AGAIN. I HAD THEM CHECKED A COUPLE OF TIMES MOTOR WAS FINE, SWITCH WAS FINE. DURING A HEAVY RAIN MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING UNEXPECTEDLY AT ABOUT 45MPH ON A MAJOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 12, 2002

“SOMETHING IN DRIVE TRAIN OR REAR IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO BE RIPPED APART AND GO OUT OF BALANCE.TT AFTER NEW TIRE WAS MOUNTER IT DEVELOPED A HEAVY LATERAL RUN OUT, DAMAGE HAS OCCURED IN DRIVE TRAIN, NOISES PLAY IN DRIVE TRAIN. VIBRATES AT SPEEDS AT 50- 65 MPH AFTE HIGHWAY DRIVING.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 27, 1995

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE , DROPPED OFF THE ROAD, LESS THAN A FOOT ON AN INCLINE, INTO A YARD AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND VEHICLE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 8, 1996 · crash

1995 GMC K1500 — common questions

Is the 1995 GMC K1500 reliable?

It is close to typical for the K1500: 30 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 1995 K1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (12 complaints), seats (8 complaints), visibility & wipers (4 complaints).

Does the 1995 GMC K1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 GMC K1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 GMC K1500 under NHTSA investigation?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.