Total Complaints
10 filings
GMC VANDURA G2500 · model year
1995 GMC VANDURA G2500
10 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995GMCVANDURA G2500 carries 10 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, 4 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 VANDURA G2500 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by seat belts (2) and structure:body:door (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 VANDURA G2500. 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
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070104SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT GENERAL MOTORS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONTACT CALLED GENERAL MOTORS AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER ADMITTED TO GIVING THE CONSUMER WRONG INFORMATION. UPDATED 01/30/07. *JB
20031203SEAT BELTS
I OWN A 1995 GMC VANDURA VIN # [XXX] WITH A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MID CAPTAIN CHAIR. THE BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE AND THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE BUCKLE MECHANISM HAVE CRYSTALLIZED AND CRUMBLED. THERE HAS BEEN NO ABUSE OR MISUSE INVOLVED IN THE FAILURE. SEAT BELTS ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED AND AS A SAFETY ISSUE I CANNOT USE THIS SEAT. I HAVE ADDITIONAL CONCERN THAT THE OTHER BUCKLES ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. IF THEY FAIL IT WILL RENDER MY VAN, WHICH IS USED FOR TRAVEL AND TRIPS, UNUSABLE. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
20030830SEAT BELTS
I OWN A 1995 GMC VANDURA VIN # [XXX] WITH 62,000 MILES. FOUR OF THE SIX SEATBELTS ARE INOPERABLE AND NOT DUE TO MISUSE OR ABUSE. MY ISSUE IS THAT THE STATE I LIVE IN LEGALLY REQUIRES SEAT BELTS AND I ALSO TRANSPORT MY TWO CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE AND AS IT IS NOW I CAN NOT USE MY VAN. I WOULD THINK THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD LAST AT LEAST THE AVERAGE LIFE OF A VEHICLE OR 100K MILES.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 30,000
20030830CHILD SEAT
I OWN A 1995 GMC VANDURA VIN # [XXX] WITH 62,000 MILES. FOUR OF THE SIX SEATBELTS ARE INOPERABLE AND NOT DUE TO MISUSE OR ABUSE. MY ISSUE IS THAT THE STATE I LIVE IN LEGALLY REQUIRES SEAT BELTS AND I ALSO TRANSPORT MY TWO CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE AND AS IT IS NOW I CAN NOT USE MY VAN. I WOULD THINK THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD LAST AT LEAST THE AVERAGE LIFE OF A VEHICLE OR 100K MILES.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 30,000
20000111SUSPENSION:REAR
ROARING,HOWLING WHINEING NOISE IN REAR END AT 45-50 MPHCONTACTED DEALER GOT LETTER FROM DEALER SAYS NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK
19990805CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A REAR END IMPACT IN WHICH 3 PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE ABS LOCKED FRONT WHEELS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ROADWAY WAS WET AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKIT OUT OF CONTROL. PASSENGERS IN OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
19990114CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE TRAVELING 45MPH DRIVER SWERVED VEHICLE TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD & HIT SOME TREES & A FENCE. UPON IMPACT WITH THE TREES & FENCE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT END WAS SMASHED & THE WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT. SEAT BELTS HELD DRIVER. THE DRIVER STILL SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. *AK
19961009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
POOR ABS PERFORMANCE, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A SEVERE PULL TO THE LEFT IS EXPERIENCED. *AK
19960601STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ONCE IT IS CLOSED/LATCHED, THE DOOR GETS STUCK AND CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE. *DSH
19960601SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT BUNCHES UP/LOCKS UP AT THE GUIDE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR/FRAYING. *DSH
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 GMC VANDURA G2500 have?▼
The 1995 GMC VANDURA G2500 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC VANDURA G2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 GMC VANDURA G2500 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Is the 1995 GMC VANDURA G2500 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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