The 1995 GMC C Series has 5 recalls, the most serious being a steering defect and two separate fire risks that together cover loss of vehicle control and potential ignition from fluid leaks.
On the steering side, a nut on the upper intermediate steering shaft may not have been tightened to the correct specification at the factory. If it works loose and falls out, the steering shaft can separate entirely, leaving the driver with no steering control. The two fire risks come from different sources: a thin wall in the transmission case can allow fluid to spray onto the exhaust system and ignite, and on crew cab models, the front corner of the fuel tank can rub against the body sill over time, wearing a hole through the tank and allowing fuel to leak near potential ignition sources.
The seats also carry a recall. The recliner mechanism on certain models has a pinch bolt exposed during the easy-entry folding feature, and activating that feature can trap a hand or finger between moving parts with enough force to cut or sever without warning. On the suspension side, some tires may have sustained damage to the bead structure during the original mounting process. That damage can show up as a sidewall bulge after inflation, and if the bead fails, the tire can lose air rapidly, posing a risk to anyone handling the wheel at the time.
