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1995 GMC Suburban Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1995 GMC Suburban, and owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

6
safety recalls
227
owner complaints to NHTSA
18 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
12–13
MPG combined (EPA)

6 safety recalls for the 1995 GMC Suburban

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 03V159000 Reported 1,755,876 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

  2. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 98V150001 Reported 1,557,585 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 96V057000 Reported 379,004 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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."

    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.

  4. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 95V139000 Reported 36,641 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.

  5. Air bags

    NHTSA 95V140000 Reported 3,651 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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."

    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…

  6. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 95V026000 Reported 13,853 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1995 GMC Suburban have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 133,283 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 44 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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. S”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2021 · Tires

“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 unco”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2021 · Tires

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1995 GMC Suburban (Suburban 1500 2WD, Suburban 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined12–13 mpg
City / Highway11–12 / 14–16
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine8 cyl, 5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare GMC Suburban model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Suburban model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1966 GMC Suburban10
1974 GMC Suburban01
1981 GMC Suburban10
1982 GMC Suburban10
1983 GMC Suburban02
1984 GMC Suburban05
1985 GMC Suburban03
1986 GMC Suburban04
1987 GMC Suburban08
1988 GMC Suburban28
1989 GMC Suburban217
1990 GMC Suburban222
1991 GMC Suburban230
1992 GMC Suburban280
1993 GMC Suburban0212
1994 GMC Suburban3411
1995 GMC Suburban6227
1996 GMC Suburban3172
1997 GMC Suburban2200
1998 GMC Suburban2100
1999 GMC Suburban1285
2000 GMC Suburban215
2001 GMC Suburban25
2002 GMC Suburban17
2003 GMC Suburban15
2004 GMC Suburban01

Checking a specific 1995 GMC Suburban

How do I know if my 1995 GMC Suburban has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1995 GMC Suburban; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V159000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.