1995 GMC Vandura 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. 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."
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
The fix: A NEW LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
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 VANDURA.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V227000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- 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:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: 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."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
Remedy: A NEW LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L OR 7.4L GAS ENGINES, WITHOUT UPFIT PACKAGE, AND HAVING LESS THAN 8,600 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OR GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 GMC Vandura owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (16), Hydraulic (16), Airbags (4), Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Wheels / tires (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)
05/31/2005 · Suspension
NORMAL DRIVING. TIE-ROD BROKE. VEHICLE JUMPED TWO LANES-LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO OTHER AUTOS ON SECTION OF HIGHWAY AT THAT TIME.
04/25/2005 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISION OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN RAINING. *AK GCM ACKNOWLEDES THAT IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ITS TRUCKS. ENCLOSED RECALL NOTICED THE REASON THEY WON'T REPAIR OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM TWITH THEIR VANS IS BECAUSE IT'S TO DIFFICULT AND TI…
04/01/2002 · Brakes
BRAKES HAVE HAD TROUBLE STOPPING BEFORE, THIS TIME THE ENGINE REVVED AND MISSED OUT. *AK
11/19/2001 · Engine
WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AROUND SEAL. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES AND UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT FRONT CARGO DOOR W/STRIP WAS OUT OF PLACE AND IT HAS WHISTLING NOISE, DEALER ALIGNED AND REPOSITIONED FRONT CARGO DOOR W/STRIP AND ALIGNED FRONT SIDE DOOR. THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS TORN CAUSING, WATER TO LEAK DEALER REPLACED RIG…
03/05/2001 · Engine
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN THE THE DEALER5S SHOP ON THREE OCCASSIONS BECAUSE OF SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE.THE COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON OUR VACATION LAST MAY AND WE WERE STUCK IN ALABAMA FOR THREE DAYS WITH HOTELS AND REAPIR COSTS.IN FEB, 2001 WE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DEALER BECAUSE OF A ROARING NOISE.WE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT IT WAS DANGEROUS AND WAS…
11/09/2000 · Wheels / tires
GENERAL AMER TECK ST TIRES (P225 75 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD AND STEEL BELT SEPARATION, THE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
08/11/2000 · Brakes · crash
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…
03/20/2000 · Transmission / 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. *AK