NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2000

GMC G35 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the GMC G35, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (2), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (1995–2000)

most complaints: 1995 (2 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 complaints)
latest recall 96V187000 (reported Sep 26, 1996)

1 complaint reporting a crash (25.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC G35 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 4, or 50.0%. Next come 1996 (1) and 2000 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

GMC G35 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC G35 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
1995	2	1
1996	1	0
2000	1	0
All model years	4	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC G35 components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (50.0% of all 4), followed by Electrical System (1) and Power Train (1).

Components named most often in GMC G35 complaints (top 4)

Components named most often in GMC G35 complaints (top 4)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2	50.0%
Electrical System	1	25.0%
Power Train	1	25.0%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	25.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC G35 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G35, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

GMC G35 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 2 campaigns	1996: 3 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 96V187000
Reported Sep 26, 1996
Steering › Linkages
Model year 1996
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Consequence:
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy:
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 96V186000
Reported Sep 26, 1996
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Model year 1996
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Consequence:
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 96V117000
Reported Jul 1, 1996
Tires › Bead
Model years 1995–1996
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Consequence:
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Remedy:
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 95V026000
Reported Feb 16, 1995
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines
Model year 1995
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Consequence:
This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC G35 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC G35 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC G35, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The most recent, 96V187000, was reported on September 26, 1996 and is filed under “Steering”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which GMC G35 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 2 of the 4 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 1996 (1) and 2000 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC G35 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 50.0% of all 4. Electrical System (1) and Power Train (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC G35?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC G35 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.