1996 GMC K25 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K25 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC K25. That ranks 2nd out of 2 K25 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC K25 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 GMC K25 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Problem: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Other GMC K25 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 K25 | 2 | 1 |
See all GMC K25 problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC K25?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC K25?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.