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GMC G25 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints across 12 model years of the GMC G25 (1982–1996). The most-complained-about year is 1994.

10
safety recalls, all years
16
owner complaints, all years
1996
year with most recalls
1994
year with most complaints

Pick your GMC G25 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 GMC G2520
1995 GMC G2512
1994 GMC G2516
1993 GMC G2515
1992 GMC G2511
1991 GMC G2510
1990 GMC G2510
1989 GMC G2512
1987 GMC G2510
1986 GMC G2510
1984 GMC G2510
1982 GMC G2510

What GMC G25 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The 1994 model year has the most, with 6.

All GMC G25 recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC G25, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V186000 Reported 20,689 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

    Model years: 1996

  2. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 96V187000 Reported 8,340 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

    Model years: 1996

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 94V227000 Reported 185 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) caution label and an engine start label were installed on the same side of the driver's sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: A new label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or can have their dealer install the label for them.

    Model years: 1995

  4. Interior lighting

    NHTSA 94V128000 Reported 6,088 vehicles potentially affected MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

    The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

    Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

    Model years: 1993, 1994

  5. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V127000 Reported 246 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.

    Remedy: Replace the brake assembly.

    Model years: 1992

  6. Seats

    NHTSA 91V040000 Reported 25,807 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

    Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  7. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V016000 Reported 463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.

    Model years: 1987

  8. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

  9. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 84V095000 Reported 2,940 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Plastic plug located on top of the front air conditioner was not removed during assembly. This defect disrupts normal operation of evaporator blower housing.

    Remedy: Rear a/c system blower will be inspected for damage such as melting or burning. If no damage is detected, the resistor will be replaced and any remaining pieces will be removed. If damage is detected, the resistor and…

    Model years: 1984

  10. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 83V045000 Reported 6,204 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. The pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. If the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. If the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.

    Model years: 1982

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.