Most common 1995 GMC C15 problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC C15 complaints by model year
1995 GMC C15 recalls (6)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Seats
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Vehicle speed control
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.
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut May not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
Remedy: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.
Seat belts › Front
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and May not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Seat belts › Front
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 GMC C15:
Steering shaft separations
Odi opened this pe on November 13, 1995 based on an owner complaint concerning a September 1995 accident involving a 1995 1/2 ton GM pickup truck.the vehicle owner alleged the bolt used to join the 2-piece steering shaft was missing.the shafts then separated and steering control was lost.
What 1995 GMC C15 owners say
Brakes
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
ABS brakes failed while pulling in driveway-hit another auto but no injuries. Tt
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 GMC C15 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the C15 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 GMC C15?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC C15 have?
There are 6 recalls for the 1995 GMC C15, the most recent from August 10, 1998 (tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.