1995 GMC K1500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 K1500.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E088000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 GMC K1500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (12), Hydraulic (12), Seats (8), Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Suspension (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/01/2008 · Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC K1500. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 45 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND MADE A U-TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER CONTNUED TO UTILIZE THE BRA…
06/13/2006 · Seats
WHILE TURNING A CORNER HEARD A LOUD SNAP. UPON PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE I FOUND THE SEAT BRACKET HAD BROKE LOOSE. THE SEAT IS EXTREMELY SHAKY NOW AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED WITH A NEW LOWER SEAT CUSHION BRACKET ASSEMBLY (COSTING OVER $200 FOR PARTS AND LABOR IS AN ADDITIONAL $225). I THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SEAT ASSEMBLY WHICH I HAD DONE A COUPL…
09/16/2005 · Brakes
I HAVE A 1995 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT EXPERIENCES ANTI-LOCK ACTIVATION AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. THIS DEFECT WAS RECALLED IN THE 1999-2002 VEHICLES IN HIGH CORROSION STATES ALTHOUGH WISCONSIN WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. *JB
03/03/2004 · Brakes
THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE PREMATURELY UNDER NORMAL BRAKING. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR WAS DROPPING TO ZERO DUE TO CORROSION. *NM
05/27/2003 · Seats · crash
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *NLM *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE RECLINING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE BACKS OF THE SEATS RECLINED AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SE…
11/22/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JUST STOP WORKING. THEY PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, BUT WOULD JUST AS MYSTERIOUSLY START WORKING AGAIN. I HAD THEM CHECKED A COUPLE OF TIMES MOTOR WAS FINE, SWITCH WAS FINE. DURING A HEAVY RAIN MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING UNEXPECTEDLY AT ABOUT 45MPH ON A MAJOR ROAD. I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING, BUT MANAGED TO PULL TO THE S…
07/15/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL TO OPERATE FROM START WHEN TURNING SWITCH ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED DUE TO A BURNED FUSE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAKES NOISE. *YH
02/28/2002 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL HARD SOMETHING IS FORCING PEDAL BACK UP, AND WILL NOT DEPRESS. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK