GMC Vandura Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Vandura model year from 1995 using 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Vandura year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
34complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199534
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Vandura. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199534—1BrakeLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Vandura year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Vandura problems

  • Brakesworst: 1995
    1647%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    412%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    39%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    39%
  • Steeringworst: 1995
    39%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    39%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    26%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 1995
    13%
  • Other / not specified
    13%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    13%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    13%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    13%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    13%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    13%

Latest GMC Vandura recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 94V-227 · Nov 21, 1994 · 185 vehicles

Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Vandura should you avoid?

None of the GMC Vandura years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common GMC Vandura problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (16), air bags (4) and windows, wipers & sunroof (3). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Vandura had?

1 recall across 1995. The model year with the most is 1995.

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.