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1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 13 | 17 | 14 | 727 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 14 | 19 | 16 | 636 |
| 6.5L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 14 | 17 | 15 | 679 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
6 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
327 complaints filed by owners for this model year (24 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD?
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA for the 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD, most often about: Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.