1995 GMC Sierra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 261 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tilt action of the steering wheel can cause the electrical wires to crimp/break, or short out at their connectors on the back of the multi-function column switch. The cruise control cannot be set with the wheel in the lower positions after failure. Low beam headlights have been lost due to failure.”
NHTSA complaint #700939, filed 1999-01“Recall 96 v 057 000 concerning throttle linkages: while driving 50 MPH or more the throttle linkages cable would intermittently stick. Consumer replaced the cable, and the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10081698, filed 2004-07“Dt: the vehicle will go faster than the amount of pressure the consumer applies to the gas pedal. The cruise control was not on when the problem occurred. This happened about 6 times. There have been two recalls on the vehicle. The first was on the windshield wiper motor, and she went to have it replaced when she discovered the second recall. The second was for the throttle cable. The consumer and the dealer thought that it might have been the reason for the problem. She had the recall done on 7-25-05. The problem still occurred again on 8-12-05. She took it back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132869, filed 2005-10“The vehicle was parked on an incline in the park and on position, consumer's feet was on the brake pedal, consumer was disenaging the car club when the vehicle suddly accelerated in the reverse position, resulting in a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #810316, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 96V057000Apr 4, 1996These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times…Covers: GMC Sierra 1995–1996, Chevrolet Suburban 1995–1996, GMC Suburban 1995–1996 +11 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 27 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sierra
140 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
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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