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1995 GMC C15Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC C15, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints104 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 GMC C15 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic42
Vehicle speed control20
Air bags11
Power train10
Seat belts10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1995 GMC C15 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 98V-187 · Aug 10, 1998 · 55,272 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A DISTINCT FUEL ODOR IF THE TANK WERE FILLED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HOLE OR CRACK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-004 · Jan 2, 1996 · 3,047 vehicles

Risk. THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Seat belts: front

Recall 95V-241 · Dec 13, 1995 · 630,099 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other C15 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C15 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 GMC C15, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONSPE95052 · closed Mar 22, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What C15 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED.THE VEHICLE HAS ABS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Complaint 986723 · Jul 10, 1996
ABS: WHILE TOWING A TRAILER IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC, DRY SURFACE; ABS WOULD NOT ALLOW WHEEL LOCK UP; RAN INTO ANOTHER TRUCK; SOLELY BECAUSE OF ABS FAILURE. TT
Complaint 976524 · Dec 13, 1995

Own a 1995 C15?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.