1989 GMC K25 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 GMC K25
The 1989 GMC K25 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 GMC K25
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 GMC K25, potentially affecting up to 347,227 vehicles.
Recall 93V119000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
| 341,364 vehicles affected
Defect: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
View full details →Recall 89V078000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 5,863 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE MAY BE BELOW SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING FASTENERS, ALLOWING THE TRAILER HITCH TO MOVE UNDER TOWING LOADS.
Consequence: FASTENERS COULD FAIL; IF THIS OCCURS WHILE TRAILERIS BEING PULLED, HITCH AND TRAILER COULD SEPARATE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: CORRECT TORQUE IN TRAILER HITCH FASTENERS TO PREVENT TRAILER SEPARATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 GMC K25
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 GMC K25. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DRIVERS AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELTS FAILED TO LATCH. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 GMC K25
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 GMC K25 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 GMC K25
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 GMC K25
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC K25
- 1986 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1988 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1989 GMC K25 (current)
- 1990 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1991 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1992 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1993 GMC K25 — 1 complaint
- 1994 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
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