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1995 GMC Sonoma
The 1995 GMC Sonoma appears in 3 NHTSA recall campaigns (service brakes, hydraulic, visibility and seat belts) and in 213 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 346.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 137.6 per 1,000 across all 1995 model-year vehicles and against 284.1 per 1,000 for the GMC Sonoma line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 78.9 complaints per model year across the 17 GMC Sonoma model years on this register; 27 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1998 (48); the most recent in the file is dated 21 Oct 2010.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 99V193000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPReported 19 Jul 1999 · 1,125,749 units
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Consequence: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (manufacturer campaign 99041).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (manufacturer campaign 98043).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Consequence: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1995 GMC Sonoma (black) against all 1995 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1995 | Sonoma line | All 1995 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 346.5 | 284.1 | 137.6 |
| Visibility | 212.6 | 138.3 | 61.1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 118.1 | 74.9 | 145.2 |
| Air Bags | 51.2 | 39.2 | 71.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43.3 | 31.1 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 35.4 | 42.7 | 79.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88 | 346.5 | 284.1 | 137.6 |
| Visibility | 54 | 212.6 | 138.3 | 61.1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 118.1 | 74.9 | 145.2 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 51.2 | 39.2 | 71.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 43.3 | 31.1 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 35.4 | 42.7 | 79.9 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 27.6 | 14.4 | 28.2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 27.6 | 62.8 | 108.7 |
| Tires | 6 | 23.6 | 17.9 | 24.9 |
| Seats | 6 | 23.6 | 45 | 24.2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 19.7 | 9.8 | 4.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 19.7 | 31.7 | 36.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 11.8 | 19.6 | 22.5 |
| Equipment | 3 | 11.8 | 16.7 | 21.4 |
| Steering | 2 | 7.9 | 15 | 41 |
| Structure | 2 | 7.9 | 72 | 40.1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 3.8 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 5.3 |
213 unique complaints, 254 component mentions; 12 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA97022 | Engineering analysis | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | visibility | 23 Oct 1997 | 2 Jul 1998 | 98V150001 |
| PE97028 | Preliminary evaluation | WINDSHIELD WIPER | visibility | 17 Jun 1997 | 23 Oct 1997 | — |
Other GMC Sonoma model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | 29 | 1,125,749 |
| 1992 | 1 | 25 | 1,125,749 |
| 1993 | 2 | 58 | 1,198,413 |
| 1994 | 2 | 223 | 1,711,807 |
| 1995 | 3 | 213 | 3,269,392 |
| 1996 | 6 | 148 | 3,440,520 |
| 1997 | 2 | 111 | 732,225 |
| 1998 | 3 | 156 | 67,968 |
| 1999 | 0 | 57 | — |
| 2000 | 3 | 135 | 237,815 |
| 2001 | 1 | 89 | 156,305 |
| 2002 | 0 | 56 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 38 | 183,922 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 183,922 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All GMC Sonoma model years · GMC: 129 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Sonoma have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 99V193000, was reported to NHTSA on 19 Jul 1999 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Across all model years the GMC Sonoma line has 15 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1995 GMC Sonoma?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1995 GMC Sonoma complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 88 of 254 component mentions (346.5 per 1,000). Next is visibility with 54. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.