Chevrolet Sierra PU Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Sierra PU (1995–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Sierra PU model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 | 171,289 | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 38%
- Electrical system2 15%
- Brakes2 15%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Exterior lighting1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “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”
NHTSA complaint #10222838, filed 2008-03, 171,289 milesOther Chevrolet models
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8,172 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology