Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC K1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic11
- Seats8
- Suspension3
- Visibility3
- Air bags2
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 14 variants: combined 14.1–20.6 L/100 km (about 11–17 mpg US), CO₂ 361–474 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 15.7 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 16.7 | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.7 | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 Turbo Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 17.4 | 13.6 | 15.7 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.0 | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.2 | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.6 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 20.3 | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| K1500 Yukon 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 20.7 | 15.9 | 18.6 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 21.4 | 16.0 | 19.0 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 21.4 | 16.8 | 19.3 |
| K1500 Yukon 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 22.7 | 16.8 | 20.0 |
| K1500 Sierra 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 22.9 | 16.9 | 20.2 |
| K1500 Suburban 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 23.3 | 17.4 | 20.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1995 GMC K1500.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 1995 GMC K1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634339 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 10232287 | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation