1995 GMC SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

294

Owner Complaints

24 Crashes 2 Fires 6 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

The 1995 GMC SUBURBAN has received a total of 294 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (86 complaints), Seats (36 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 3,834,913 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,755,876 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Recall 98V150001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,557,585 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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Recall 96V057000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 379,004 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

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

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.

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Recall 95V139000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 36,641 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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

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Recall 95V140000 — AIR BAGS

| 3,651 vehicles affected

Defect: THE VEHICLES HAVE BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.

Remedy: THE ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE STOWED SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR AND A NEW ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE HEADLINER IN THE SUN VISOR DEPRESSION. OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE NEW LABEL AND CAN...

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Recall 95V026000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

| 13,853 vehicles affected

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

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

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

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

294 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 86 11 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 36
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 15 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 11
Tires
Complaints: 10 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 3 Deaths
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 7 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4 3 Deaths
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11430239 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
Tire: 265/70R16. New tire, bought less than 20 days earlier. Hit minor pothole on LA Hwy 1019, northbound on July 8, 2021. Immediately noticed a vibration originating from rt front area of Suburban. Speed limit on highway was 45 mph; I was driving at the required limit. Took vehicle to my tire man July 9, 2021. He explained that damage to tire was slipped belt, not the result of a thrown wheel weight. I had to replace a new tire with less than 100 miles on the tire. $190.
#11427669 | TIRES | | N/A miles
265/70/R16. Cruising down Interstate around Des Moines, Iowa at 65 mph. Hot day July 2021. Heard muffled "pop" noise. Few seconds later, suburban began to shake and vibrate violently. Approaching uncontrollable. Pulled off road onto side street. Noted bulge on top of tire. Located a Goodyear tire store in Ames, Iowa. Tire man identified the problem, ordered a new tire (Hankook brand). We spent unintended night nearby in hotel, had tire changed out at Goodyear Tire store, all other tires were inspected by qualified technicians, given a clean bill of health, and we continued on. No warning of impending tire failure. This incident was a second belt failure on same brand of tire within 30 days. First belt failure occurred about 20 days earlier on a same brand, and type tire that had less than 1,000 miles of wear on same vehicle.
#10394224 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 167,000 miles
95 GMC SURBURBAN. *TR
#10165665 | CHILD SEAT | | 140,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHERE THE STRAP FEEDS INTO THE BACK OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT, THE STRAP PULLED LOOSE. THE SEAT WAS A COSCO, EDDIE BAUER. MODEL #22-625 GLC. MANUFACTURED ON 04-21-04. *AK
#10142987 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | N/A miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V159000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 GMC SUBURBAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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