1995 GMC Vandura Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 GMC Vandura (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1995 GMC Vandura. The part named most often is brakes, with 16 complaints (47% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and steering (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,500 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes16 47%
- Air bags4 12%
- Steering3 8.8%
- Engine cooling2 5.9%
- Tires2 5.9%
- Electrical system1 2.9%
- Equipment1 2.9%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “I was traveling about 50 MPH on a paved road and needed to stop fast. I hit the brakes and began stopping fine. Then as I began steering the car off the pavement and the two right wheels came onto the grass roadside, the brakes totally released. They did not take hold again until the right wheels were back on the pavement.”
NHTSA complaint #715105, filed 1999-11Air bags: “Consumer was traveling about 25mph from wet concrete to dry asphalt. An animal ran out in front of vehicle. Brakes were hit suddenly, vehicle jerked and brakes failed. Consumer veered around & hit a tree & mail box. Also, airbags didn't deploy. Dealer said problem did not meet the criteria of recall 99i00600/ manufacturer's recall g99046. They will send a investigator out 8-11-2000 or 08-12-2000.”
NHTSA complaint #867601, filed 2000-08Steering: “While driving down the street steering wheel broke in half. If steering had broken toward the column there could have been an accident, but it broke toward the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #858736, filed 2000-03Transmission and drivetrain: “Reoccurringtransmission failure, causing vehicle to lose power. 1st. Failure and repairs were done by dealer in november ,1998 at 32,000 mile.s. Currently, at 47,000 miles problem has reoccurred, and dealer refused to correct it unless consumer would pay $1,000 for cost/labor.”
NHTSA complaint #858863, filed 2000-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 GMC Vandura version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandura 2500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| Vandura G15/25 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Vandura G15/25 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Vandura G15/25 2WD (cargo) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| Vandura G35 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Vandura G35 2WD (cargo) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| Vandura G15/25 2WD | 6.5L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V227000Nov 21, 1994Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: GMC Vandura 1995, Chevrolet G20 1995, GMC G25 1995
Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall details for the 1995 GMC Vandura → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the GMC Vandura
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 34 | 109,500 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 14 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 GMC Vandura have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1995 GMC Vandura as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 GMC Vandura is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 16 complaints (47% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 1995 GMC Vandura been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1995 GMC Vandura get?
The EPA rates the 1995 GMC Vandura (Vandura G15/25 2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 GMC Vandura reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,500 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 130,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.