1995 GMC K1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
30
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 GMC K1500
The 1995 GMC K1500 has received a total of 30 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (9 complaints), Seats (5 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 GMC K1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 GMC K1500, potentially affecting up to 121,680 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 GMC K1500
30 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 GMC K1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC K1500. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 45 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND MADE A U-TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER CONTNUED TO UTILIZE THE BRAKES, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT ABS SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS A PRE-WARNING. THE ABS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON IF THERE WAS NO ICE OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS WHICH MADE THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTREMELY SPONGY OR DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE RISK SINCE IT SEEMED THAT HE HAD NO CONTROL IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000. UPDATED 01/07/09 *BF UPDATED 01/07/09. *JB
WHILE TURNING A CORNER HEARD A LOUD SNAP. UPON PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE I FOUND THE SEAT BRACKET HAD BROKE LOOSE. THE SEAT IS EXTREMELY SHAKY NOW AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED WITH A NEW LOWER SEAT CUSHION BRACKET ASSEMBLY (COSTING OVER $200 FOR PARTS AND LABOR IS AN ADDITIONAL $225). I THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SEAT ASSEMBLY WHICH I HAD DONE A COUPLE YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. *JB
I HAVE A 1995 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT EXPERIENCES ANTI-LOCK ACTIVATION AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. THIS DEFECT WAS RECALLED IN THE 1999-2002 VEHICLES IN HIGH CORROSION STATES ALTHOUGH WISCONSIN WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. *JB
THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE PREMATURELY UNDER NORMAL BRAKING. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR WAS DROPPING TO ZERO DUE TO CORROSION. *NM
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 RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE EXTENDED CAB. *SCC
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Safety Rating for the 1995 GMC K1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 GMC K1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 GMC K1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 GMC K1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC K1500
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