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1995 GMC Pickup problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 1995 GMC Pickup — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Pickup years?

Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted28 complaints1988: 1 complaints1990: 5 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 5 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 14 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 28 complaints1998: 22 complaints1999: 25 complaints2000: 15 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 5 complaints
Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 GMC Pickup problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers643%
Seats214%
Brakes214%
Transmission17%
Other17%
Engine17%
Fuel System17%

Does the 1995 GMC Pickup have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E050000LightingAugust 11, 2008 · 1,921 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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.

06E040000LightingMay 15, 2006 · 1,648 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STALLS / STOPS WHEN IN TRAFFIC, IN HEAVY RAINSTORMS / NORMAL OPERATIONS WHICH CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY THAT CAN RESULT IN A COLLISION. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A RECALL (98V150000 / 98V150001) PRIOR TO FAILURE, DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR DUE TO WARRANTY. *YC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers

“WHILE STOPPED, WAS REARENDED AT APPROX. 5OMPH, DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK BOLT SHEARED OFF, DETACHING SEAT FROM ANCHOR. *AK *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · November 11, 1996 · crash

“THE JACK SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE, SISSOR TYPE, USES A SINGLE SCREW TO RAISE AND LOWER THE JACK. THE SCREW SNAPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LIFT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 28, 1998

1995 GMC Pickup — common questions

Is the 1995 GMC Pickup reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1995 Pickup problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (6 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), seats (2 complaints).

Does the 1995 GMC Pickup have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 GMC Pickup. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.