Total Complaints
10 filings
GMC C SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT)
10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995GMCC SERIES (LIGHT) carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, 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 C SERIES (LIGHT) is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system with 1 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (1) and latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (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 2 investigation files overlapping the 1995 C SERIES (LIGHT). 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.
10
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19960307CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TT
19960222CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
19960118LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR LOCKING ROD FAILED. *SKD
19960118VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOWS FAILED. *AK
19960118ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN FAILURE.
19960118SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK
19960118POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION HOUSING LEAKS.
19960118ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR LEAKS. *AK
19950615CrashVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FAILS TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *SKD
19950615VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES FAIL TO CLEAR WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT) have?▼
The 1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT) has 10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT) is VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER and LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Is the 1995 GMC C SERIES (LIGHT) 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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