1995 Gmc Vandura problems
The Chevrolet Van or Chevy Van (also known as the Chevrolet/GMC G-series vans and GMC Vandura) is a range of vans that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1964 to 1996 model years. Introduced as the successor for the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier, the model line also replaced the panel van configuration of the Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle was sold both in passenger van and cargo van configurations as well as a cutaway van chassis that served as the basis for a variety of custom applications.
Produced across three generations (1964–66, 1967–70, and 1970–96), the model line was sold under a wide variety of model names under both the Chevrolet and GMC brands. The first two generations were forward control vehicles (with the engine placed between the seats); the third generation adopted a configuration placing the engine forward of the driver. The second and third generations shared powertrain commonality with the C/K pickup truck model line.
After the 1996 model year, GM retired the G-Series vans, replacing them with the GMT600-platform Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana.
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Common 1995 Gmc Vandura problems
The 1995 GMC Vandura is a popular choice for van enthusiasts, but like any vehicle, it can have its share of issues. Here are some of the most common problems reported by owners of this car, based on complaints from various forums and discussion boards.
- Electrical Problems
One of the most common issues reported by GMC Vandura owners is electrical problems. These can range from blown fuses to a faulty ignition switch. For example, one owner reported that their windows and blower motor were not working, and after tracing the circuit, they found that the ignition switch was causing the problem. In this case, replacing the ignition switch and checking the fusible links solved the issue.
- Starting Issues
Another common problem reported by GMC Vandura owners is starting issues. These can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty starter, battery issues, or a problem with the ignition system. For example, one owner reported that their engine would not start, and the battery came on but there was no noise at all to indicate that the car was trying to start. In this case, cleaning and replacing the battery cables, as well as checking for amperage with a tester, helped to solve the problem.
- Transmission Issues
Transmission issues are also a common problem reported by GMC Vandura owners. These can range from slow gear changes to complete transmission failure. For example, one owner reported that their transmission was having issues with changing gears slowly, and after checking the transmission fluid, they found that it was very low. In this case, adding transmission fluid and checking for transmission failure helped to solve the problem.
- Engine Issues
Engine issues are another common problem reported by GMC Vandura owners. These can range from engine reving to engine noise. For example, one owner reported that their engine was reving and making a noise when changing gears, which was causing the van to lose power and stop running. In this case, dropping the transmission oil pan and changing the valve body filter helped to solve the problem.
- Fuel Filter Issues
Fuel filter issues are also a common problem reported by GMC Vandura owners. These can lead to fuel pump failure and other engine issues. For example, one owner reported that their fuel filter needed to be replaced every 30,000 miles to prevent fuel pump failure.
In conclusion, the 1995 GMC Vandura is a popular choice for van enthusiasts, but like any vehicle, it can have its share of issues. Electrical problems, starting issues, transmission issues, engine issues, and fuel filter issues are some of the most common problems reported by owners of this car. By being aware of these issues and taking proactive steps to prevent them, GMC Vandura owners can ensure that their vehicles remain in good working order for years to come.
1995 Gmc Vandura car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Vandura problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
- Visibility problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Gmc Vandura vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Gmc Vandura
The NHTSA has received 34 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Gmc Vandura. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Gmc Vandura vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-22
- VIN: 1CDEG25K8SF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: NORMAL DRIVING. TIE-ROD BROKE. VEHICLE JUMPED TWO LANES-LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NO OTHER AUTOS ON SECTION OF HIGHWAY AT THAT TIME.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-15
- VIN: 1GDHG31K4SF
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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 TIMELY TO FIX IT. *BF
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-29
- VIN: 1GDEG25Z7SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: BRAKES HAVE HAD TROUBLE STOPPING BEFORE, THIS TIME THE ENGINE REVVED AND MISSED OUT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-01
- VIN: 1GDEG25K6SF
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 RIGHT BACK DOOR W/STRIP AND ALSO REPLACED LEFT BACK DOOR W/STRIP. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS LOUD A SQUEAL /NOISE AT ENGINE AREA WHILE STARTING AND ACCELERATION, DEALER REPLACED BELT. *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 PROBABLY THE POWERTRAIN.IT WAS.COST $2200.00 DOLLARS BUT AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE LOW MILAGE ON THE VEHICLE THEY SPLIT 50/50.THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL....COMPLAINTS VIA INTERNET THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM..I THINK GMC SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR FAULTY PART AND MANUF. I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE .
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-08
- VIN: 1GDEG25Z5SF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GDEG25K0SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-10
- VIN: 1GDEG25K2SF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-07
- VIN: 1GDEG25K5SF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-01
- VIN: 1GDFG35K5SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE, ONE SET OF THE WHEELS WAS ON GRASS AND THE OTHER SET WAS ON THE PAVEMENT, BRAKES DIDN'T BRAKE AT ALL. CONSUMER HAD TO GET BOTH WHEELS BACK ON THE PAVEMENT IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-20
- VIN: 1GDFG35K5SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-02
- VIN: 1GDEG25K7SF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-12-01
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NEVER WORKED SINCE PURCHASE, VEHCICLE EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE CAUSING COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURY. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTGG35YOFF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPANY VEHICLE. BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO STOP IN A SHORT DISTANCE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND HAD A COLLISION. DEALER/MANFACTURER CONTACTED, AND ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-01
- VIN: 1GDEG25K6SF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CARRIER SHEARED, DIFFERENTIAL GEARS RUINED. QCAW
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-04
- VIN: 1GDEG25K3SF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE AT DEALER'S TO CHECK FOR ROARING NOISE. MECHANIC NOTICED AXLE NOT ON A HARD SURFACE. HAD PITTED WHERE BEARINGS LOCATED BY WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE AXLE TO BECOME WEAK & MAKE NOISE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-15
- VIN: 1GTEG25H5SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-20
- VIN: 1GTEG25H75F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-02-25
- VIN: 1GTEG25HO5F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-16
- VIN: 4KDB4B1AOSJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
- Summary: GOOD YEAR WRANGLER TIRE BLEW AND HIT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, HARNESS IS LOCATED BEHIND A THIN PLASTIC MUD GUARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDEG25K3SF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: OVERHEAD HAND RAIL ABOVE THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS PULLED DOWN BY A 49 POUND CHILD. OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE RAIL SHOULD WITHSTAND THE WEIGHT OF AN ADULT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-09-15
- VIN: 1GTGG35K4SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A VEHICLE COLLISION.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-09-06
- VIN: 1GDEG25K3SF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING LOCKED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-02-02
- Number Of Injuries: 5
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTHG35K7SF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: ABS PROBLEMS; DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS DURING NORMAL BRAKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND GOES CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED DRIVER TO HAVE 2 ACCIDENTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER 24 TIMES IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED ON 9/10/97. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCING A BRAKE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, NON DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING BOTH COLLISIONS RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK
1995 Gmc Vandura recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1995 Gmc Vandura.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: 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.
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