Model year record

1995 GMC Sierra

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 327 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V057000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
379,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-04
Owners notified
1996-04-11

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V242000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
40
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-13

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V241000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
630,099
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-13
Owners notified
1996-03-14

Defect description

IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.

Safety risk

IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V139000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
36,641
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-26
Owners notified
1995-08-10

Defect description

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V026000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
13,853
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-16
Owners notified
1995-02-24

Defect description

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor8670,774 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer49
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip32
Seats19137,400 mi
Air bags: frontal9
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6
Power train: automatic transmission5
Seats: front assembly: recliner5
Tires: tread/belt5143,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings442,000 mi
Unknown or other4
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Structure: body: door3
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor3
Air bags2
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Power train2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Steering2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility2145,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1159,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes1125,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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