1995 GMC K35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC K35. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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1995 GMC K35 recalls (2)

Tires › Bead

NHTSA recall 96V-117 · Jul 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles

These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

NHTSA recall 95V-026 · Feb 16, 1995 · 13,853 vehicles

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 GMC K35:

Steering shaft separations

NHTSA investigation PE95052 · opened Oct 25, 1995 · closed Mar 22, 1996

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 1995 GMC K35 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1995 GMC K35, the most recent from July 1, 1996 (bead). 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.