1995 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 16%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,068miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 GMC Sierra, 16% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,068 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While towing our 42 foot camper with the 1 ton Gmc dually truck we had a sudden loss of truck braking causing us to run thru a red signal light. The brake lines had rusted and burst leaving very little braking from truck. The brakes were inspected by a GM dealer only 6 months ago and were deemed ok after a 1200 dollar repair bill to replace rear brakes. . This is a real safety issue with such a catastrophic loss of braking . This truck is made for towing and should never have the braking ever be compromised. …”
NHTSA complaint #10926019, filed 2016-11, 125,000 miles“Dt: the consumer states there is massive rust on the rear brake line. This caused the brake line to rupture. Brake fluid was leaking out, causing a problem while trying to brake. The service dealer stated the brake line needed to be replaced. The dealer did not remove the old brake line when they installed a new one.”
NHTSA complaint #10127443, filed 2005-08, 84,068 miles“#1, I spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. I found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts ( kcb4 and ebc4 units).why if I had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was I not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. I had the windshield wiper repaired. Why is my emergency equipment failing? And there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. How much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10058938, filed 2004-02“Front disc brake pads wear out too quickly. I only have 17,000 miles on the current pads and they are worn out. I contacted Gmc. They say they are sorry but that's the way the brakes are on that year of truck. They say there is no after market fix for this. Gmc literature on their new 2000 Sierra trucks say the pads are 4 times larger than on previous trucks. This tells me GM was aware of a problem and corrected it on their new trucks but haven't done anything to assist owners of older trucks. …”
NHTSA complaint #717759, filed 2000-01“When braking the brake pedal went to the floor. The driver had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle did not keep brake fluid in the reservoir tank and the fluid had run out on the tires, there was pulling and the inside of the right front tires were ruined from the brake fluid. When the pulling was felt a noise would be present.”
NHTSA complaint #10048299, filed 2003-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sierra
140 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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