Total Complaints
14 filings
CHEVROLET SIERRA PU · model year
1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU
14 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETSIERRA PU carries 14 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 SIERRA PU is visibility:windshield wiper/washer with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2) and seats:front assembly:power adjust (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1995 SIERRA PU, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
14
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080326EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE WAS ABLE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171289 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171374. RK
Mileage: 171,289
20080326VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE WAS ABLE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171289 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171374. RK
Mileage: 171,289
20080326EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE WAS ABLE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171289 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171374. RK
Mileage: 171,289
20000705SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET AND COMING TO A STOP APPLIED BRAKES, AND PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. ABS LIGHTS COMES ON INTERMITEENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
20000224SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
19991215ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ON 14 DEC 99, SUBJECT VEHICEL FAILED TO START. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO PRIOR INDICATION OF POTENTIAL FAILURE. INITIAL ASSESSMENT BY OWNER WAS THE STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE. LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, "JIM RATHMANN CHEVROLET" WAS CONTACTD AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD OF INITIAL VEHICLE ASSESSMENT OF FAILURE. SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED WITH INITAIL ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TOWED INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR EXAMINATION. FINAL ASSESSMENT BY AUTHORIZED/CERTIFIED CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WAS THE "STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION. OWNER AUTHORIZED SUGGESTED REPAIRS. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS AND TOWING WAS $417.71, WHICH WAS COMPLETELY PAID BY THE OWNER. ADDITIONAL DEFECT WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED BY OWNER. THE WINDSHILED WIPER SYSTEM, WHEN ACTIVATED, FAILS TO OPERATE EVERYTIME WHEN EMPLOYED. IT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN EMPLOYED AT ANY SETTING. WHEN EMPLOYING THE WIPER SYSTEM, THERE IS NO WAY OF TELLING IF THE WIPER SYSTEM WILL WORK OR NOT, THE
19991215VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON 14 DEC 99, SUBJECT VEHICEL FAILED TO START. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO PRIOR INDICATION OF POTENTIAL FAILURE. INITIAL ASSESSMENT BY OWNER WAS THE STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE. LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, "JIM RATHMANN CHEVROLET" WAS CONTACTD AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD OF INITIAL VEHICLE ASSESSMENT OF FAILURE. SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED WITH INITAIL ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TOWED INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR EXAMINATION. FINAL ASSESSMENT BY AUTHORIZED/CERTIFIED CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WAS THE "STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION. OWNER AUTHORIZED SUGGESTED REPAIRS. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS AND TOWING WAS $417.71, WHICH WAS COMPLETELY PAID BY THE OWNER. ADDITIONAL DEFECT WAS ALSO IDENTIFIED BY OWNER. THE WINDSHILED WIPER SYSTEM, WHEN ACTIVATED, FAILS TO OPERATE EVERYTIME WHEN EMPLOYED. IT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN EMPLOYED AT ANY SETTING. WHEN EMPLOYING THE WIPER SYSTEM, THERE IS NO WAY OF TELLING IF THE WIPER SYSTEM WILL WORK OR NOT, THE
19991122VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THERE WAS A HEAVY MORNING DEW AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. GOT OUT AND PULL ON THE WIPER BLADES, AND THE STARTED TO WORK. CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK
19990901VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHEN APPLYING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WON'T COME ON, AND CONSUMER HAS TO USE HIS HANDS IN ORDER FOR THE WIPERS TO WORK. THEN WINDSHIELD WIPER'S WILL ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
19981020VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CHILD ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED POWER WINDOW DUE TO LOCATION OF SWITCH, RESULTING IN CHILDS HEAD STUCK IN WINDOW.
19980805ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DESIGN OF WIRING MATERIAL IN ENGINE ATTRACTS RODENTS, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.
19980323FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, ALSO ENGINE FAILURE.
19980205STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
BENT FRAME CAUSED THE ABS LOCKED UP.
19980107SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
THE DEFECTIVE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE MOUNT BROKE OFF THE BRACKET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Compare 1995CHEVROLETSIERRA PU to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET SIERRA PU safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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