1995 GMC Vandura
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 GMC Vandura. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
34 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front
Normal driving. Tie-rod broke. Vehicle jumped two lanes-lost control of vehicle. No other autos on section of highway at that time.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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 › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Brakes have had trouble stopping before, this time the engine revved and missed out. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Structure › Body · Visibility › Windshield
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…
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 › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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…
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 › Tread/belt
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
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 › Automatic transmission
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 › Steering wheel/handle bar
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 › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
No summary.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake system never worked since purchase, vehcicle experiencing extended stopping distance causing collision, resulting in injury. *yc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Air bags › Frontal
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 › Axle assembly
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
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Carrier sheared, differential gears ruined. qcaw
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brake failure resulting in a vehicle collision.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Tires
Good year wrangler tire blew and hit the electrical harness, harness IS located behind a thin plastic mud guard on driver's side.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed causing a vehicle collision.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering locked, causing accident.
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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