1995 GMC C3500 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. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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 C3500.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E088000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- 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
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 GMC C3500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Brakes (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
03/30/2016 · Brakes · crash
DRIVING NORMAL. LIGHT TURNED RED. APPLIED BRAKES. HAD NO BRAKES. BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. RAN RED LIGHT CAUSING TRAFFIC COLLISION. TOWED TO SHOP. SHOP OWNER SPEND HOURS TRYING TO DIAGNOSE. CHECKED NUMEROUS THINGS. FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TOLD ME I'M NUTS. SHOP OWNER TOOK FOR ONE LAST TEST DRIVE AND IT HAPPENED TO HIM! NO BRAKES! HE SAID HE HAD…
03/28/2001 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WHILE USING WINSHIELD WIPERS WHERE THEY WILL QUIT WORKING UNEXPECTEDLY OR WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AT TIMES.*AK
03/29/2000 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, THE CONSUMER HAS RECONNECTED THE SWITCH, BUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR STILL OCCURS. *SLC
10/27/1998 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
CONSUMER IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILING WHEN NEEDED IN RAIN CONSUMER KNOWS OF SEVERAL OTHER FRIENDS WITH SAME PROBLEM. BECAUSE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, CONSUMER TO HAS TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT TIMES. *AK
01/26/1996 · Engine · crash · fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED WITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND STARTED UP AND DROVE THRU THE GARAGE WITH ENGINE ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.