Total Complaints
14 filings
GMC K2500 · model year
1995 GMC K2500
14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995GMCK2500 carries 14 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 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 K2500 is power train:automatic transmission with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2) and steering (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 K2500. 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
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070108SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A GMC K2500 TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE FUEL LINE BROKE AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T ENGAGE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INLINETUBE.COM. ON THE ORIGINAL GM FUEL LINES WHERE THE O-RING WAS LOCATED, THE LINES WERE NOT ALTERED TO FIT. THE LINES THAT THE CONTACT RECEIVED FROM INLINETUBE.COM DID NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE O-RING, WHEN THE FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED THE O-RING WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT BELIEVESDTHE FUEL LINE WAS IMPROPERLY MADE AND WILL LEAK FUEL. THE CONTACT WILL NOT INSTALL THE FAULTY FUEL LINE ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE RISK INVOLVED. THE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MADE IN THAT FASHION. *AK THE FUEL LINE RUPTURED. UPDATED 01/29/07. *JB
Mileage: 58,700
20070108FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A GMC K2500 TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE FUEL LINE BROKE AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T ENGAGE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INLINETUBE.COM. ON THE ORIGINAL GM FUEL LINES WHERE THE O-RING WAS LOCATED, THE LINES WERE NOT ALTERED TO FIT. THE LINES THAT THE CONTACT RECEIVED FROM INLINETUBE.COM DID NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE O-RING, WHEN THE FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED THE O-RING WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT BELIEVESDTHE FUEL LINE WAS IMPROPERLY MADE AND WILL LEAK FUEL. THE CONTACT WILL NOT INSTALL THE FAULTY FUEL LINE ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE RISK INVOLVED. THE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MADE IN THAT FASHION. *AK THE FUEL LINE RUPTURED. UPDATED 01/29/07. *JB
Mileage: 58,700
20040713POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT AT TIMES HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO BE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES. THEY SAID THEY REBUILT THE WHOLE THING BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT ON INCIDENT DATE I'LL PUT TODAY BUT AS I SAID IT'S HAPPENED SINCE WE BOUGHT IT..... I ACTUALLY CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHEN IT STARTED AND SUPPOSEDLY HAVE A CASE FILE BUT DON'T KNOW FOR SURE. *LA
20020131TIRES
BLOWOUT OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, FIRESTONE WILL NOT ACEPT RESPONSIBILITY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)
20000225CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. HAD TO HIT GAURDRAIL TO STOP. *AK
20000225CrashSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. HAD TO HIT GAURDRAIL TO STOP. *AK
19990823TIRES:TREAD/BELT
REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. MJS
19990730SEATS
FRONT LEFT HAND BOLT THAT BOLTS SEAT TO RAIL BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRWORK NOT DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
19970325SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON EXTREMELY SLICK ROADS, IT FEELS LIKE THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL. ALSO, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/PEDAL FADING. *AK
19961205VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN SHIFTING AT ANY TIME THE RPMS ACCELERATE.*AK WHILE DRIVING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS THE RPM SURGE BY THEMSELVES THE ENGINE OVER REVS DURING SHIFTS AND DOES NOT IDLE BELOW 1500, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY STTED THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT.*JB
19960917VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS COME ON WHENEVER THEY PLEASE.*AK
19950628POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EVERY TIME VEHICLE DECELERATES, ENGINE COMES BACK TO IDLE AND TRANSMISSION GOES FREE WHEELING. *AK
19950628STEERING
UPON ACCELERATION TRAVELING UP AN INCLINE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE EVERYTHING IS FREE WHEELING. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING . *AK
19950628SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHILE DESCENDING A HILL WHEN PULLING A TRAILER, BRAKES OVERHEAT AND VEHICLE LOSES ABILITY TO STOP. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 GMC K2500 have?▼
The 1995 GMC K2500 has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC K2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 GMC K2500 is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and STEERING.
Is the 1995 GMC K2500 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.
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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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