1996 GMC K25 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC K25
The 1996 GMC K25 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC K25
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 GMC K25, potentially affecting up to 16,918 vehicles.
Recall 96V082000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 16,918 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FOUR U-BOLTS NUTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE WERE UNDER-TORQUED.
Consequence: VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE U-BOLT NUT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE ANY LOOSE U-BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC K25
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC K25. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER MADE A SLOW TURN IN THE SNOW WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKES (ABS) AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC K25
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC K25 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC K25
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC K25
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC K25
- 1991 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
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- 1994 GMC K25 — 0 complaints
- 1995 GMC K25 — 4 complaints
- 1996 GMC K25 (current)
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