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#BS-1995-GMCSIE-6AFC

1995 Gmc Sierra

Based on reports from 327 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
327
Crashes
24
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
12
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 327 complaints, 24 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

will not start without wiggling gear shift

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine shuts down while driving

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

door handles break off

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motorHIGH

86 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues — failures commonly reported around 137K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
1
90–120K
6
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (6 reports) • Median: 137K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor (86 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor86 (26%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer49 (15%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip32 (10%)
Seats19 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal9 (3%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner6 (2%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (2%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner5 (2%)

1995 Gmc Sierra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 1995 Gmc Sierra, with 86 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 137,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 137K-mile mark.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1995 Gmc Sierra, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1995 Gmc Sierra, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Gmc Sierra, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Gmc Sierra. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

95V026000Feb 1995

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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

95V139000Aug 1995

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

95V241000Mar 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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.

95V242000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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."

96V057000Apr 1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1995 Gmc Sierra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks)

This vehicle

327

Class avg

389

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks vehicles from 1995.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 327 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1995 Gmc Sierra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Gmc Sierra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Gmc Sierra is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, with 86 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Gmc Sierra reliable?
The 1995 Gmc Sierra has 327 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 Gmc Sierra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1995 Gmc Sierra have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Gmc Sierra has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Sierra problems start?
Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 137,400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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