1996 GMC K25 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 GMC K25, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC K25
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC K25 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 1997 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare GMC K25 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC K25 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 GMC K25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 GMC K25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC K25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC K25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC K25 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 GMC K25 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC K25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 GMC K25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 GMC K25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 GMC K25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 GMC K25 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 GMC K25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 GMC K25 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC K25
How do I know if my 1996 GMC K25 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 GMC K25; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V082000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.