1995 GMC Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,329miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 GMC Suburban, 5% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,329 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“While driving consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. The consumer has replace three transmissions in this vehicle. This last failure caused transmission fluid to leak onto the hot exhaust pipe nearly causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10087616, filed 2005-09, 146,329 miles“Tranmission replaced by pitre, under warranty. Second transmission failed this summer. Reason? Cracked housing. Nothing wrong with mechanical. I contacted GM and they would do nothing. I had to replace the transmission once again. The vehicle has not been in a collision. I feel the housing is faulity. Now the A/C unit failed. I will never buy another Gmc product.”
NHTSA complaint #714919, filed 1999-11“When vehicle is turned on and being driven the speedometer and tachometer fails to register at all, once speed reaches 30 to 40 MPH the vehicle performs normally but the speedometer and tachometer still doesn't work . This problem happens intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #8002056, filed 2002-01“While driving gauges started to work erratically. Pulled over, and noticed something leaking under car. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was a crack in casing.”
NHTSA complaint #886320, filed 2001-04“Ignition system failed twice. When this happens the transmission does not shift properly, and remains in 2nd gear. The speedomoter doesn't work and the brakes lock up. The shift indicator light also goes out. I contacted two local GM dealers. Both machanics knew exactly what was wrong, as they have many come in larely with this same problem. They knew the exact price and time it takes to put the part in because they have done so many of them lately. In fact, one of the mechanics replied that he is surprised they haven't recalled this part yet. He's replaced so many of them.”
NHTSA complaint #757323, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 95V139000Jul 26, 1995The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the…Covers: GMC Suburban 1995, Chevrolet Suburban 1995, GMC Yukon 1995 +4 more
- 95V026000Feb 16, 1995Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.Covers: GMC Suburban 1995, Chevrolet Suburban 1995, GMC G35 1995 +13 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 15% |
| 1997 | 24 | 12% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Suburban
101 complaintsSeats
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology