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1995 GMC Vandura problems

The most common problem on the 1995 GMC Vandura is brakes. It has 8.5 times the complaints of a typical Vandura model year.

Typical year8.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
34
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1995 GMC Vandura problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    16
  • Airbags
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Vandura

Brake failure 7

Recalls 1

Equipment: other: labelsReported November 21, 1994 · 185 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
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.

Recall number 94V227000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1995 GMC Vandura

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 GMC Vandura 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1995 GMC Vandura owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · OH

Normal driving. Tie-rod broke. Vehicle jumped two lanes-lost control of vehicle. No other autos on section of highway at that time.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · CO

Vehicle experienced a problem with the windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor vision out of the windshield when raining. *ak gcm acknowledes that it has the same problem with its trucks. Enclosed recall noticed the reason they won't repair or acknowledge the problem twith their vans is because it's to difficult and timely to fix it.

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

Brakes have had trouble stopping before, this time the engine revved and missed out.

Filed Nov 19, 2001 · Body, Engine · MI

Windshield was leaking around seal. Vehicle taken to dealer 6 times and unable to remedy problem. *ak consumer stated that right front cargo door w/strip was out of place and it has whistling noise, dealer aligned and repositioned front cargo door w/strip and aligned front side door. The rear cargo door was torn causing, water to leak dealer replaced right back door w/strip and also replaced left back door w/strip. Also, consumer stated that it was loud a squeal /noise at engine area while starting and acceleration, dealer replaced belt.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Engine · MO

The vehicle has been taken in the the dealer5s shop on three occassions because of serpentine belt failure.the compressor went out on our vacation last may and we were stuck in alabama for three days with hotels and reapir costs.in feb, 2001 we took the vehicle back into dealer because of a roaring noise.we read on the internet that it was dangerous and was probably the powertrain.it was.cost $2200.00 dollars but after complaining about the low milage on the vehicle they split 50/50.there has been several....complaints via internet that others have had this same problem..I think gmc should be held liable for faulty part and manuf. I feel this vehicle is unsafe .

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Tires · FL

General amer teck st tires (p225 75 r15) experienced tread and steel belt separation, the separation resulted in damage to the vehicle, consumer requests reimbursement.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was traveling about 25mph from wet concrete to dry asphalt. An animal ran out in front of vehicle. Brakes were hit suddenly, vehicle jerked and brakes failed. Consumer veered around & hit a tree & mail box. Also, airbags didn't deploy. Dealer said problem did not meet the criteria of recall 99i00600/ manufacturer's recall g99046. They will send a investigator out 8-11-2000 or 08-12-2000.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

Reoccurringtransmission failure, causing vehicle to lose power. 1st. Failure and repairs were done by dealer in november ,1998 at 32,000 mile.s. Currently, at 47,000 miles problem has reoccurred, and dealer refused to correct it unless consumer would pay $1,000 for cost/labor.

Filed Mar 17, 2000 · Steering · MO

While driving down the street steering wheel broke in half. If steering had broken toward the column there could have been an accident, but it broke toward the driver.

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Brakes · UT

While driving at 50 MPH, started to brake, one set of the wheels was on grass and the other set was on the pavement, brakes didn't brake at all. Consumer had to get both wheels back on the pavement in order to stop.

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Questions about the 1995 GMC Vandura

Is the 1995 GMC Vandura reliable?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 1995 GMC Vandura, 8.5 times a typical Vandura model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 GMC Vandura?

Brakes, with 16 complaints. Next is airbags (4).

How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Vandura have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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