1995 GMC K25 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 4, 1997 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K25 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC K25. That is the most of any K25 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 GMC K25 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 1 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 119971

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 GMC K25 recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and linesFeb 16, 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V026000 · 13,853 vehicles

Problem: Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

Risk: This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Steering shaft separations (PE95052) — opened Oct 25, 1995, closed Mar 22, 1996.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

After driving for half an hour at 65mph, vehicle pulls to the right when the front brakes are applied. This vehicle has been to the dealer six time since 02-jul-96, and the problem is still occurring, the calipers and pad had been changed and now the dealer have been filling the calipers. Please…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 4, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 814968

Low beam lights do not provide sufficient visibility on the road. Tt

Exterior Lighting · received Feb 15, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 979266

Other GMC K25 years

1996 K25 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1996 K2511
199521

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC K25?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC K25?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 GMC K25 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K25 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.