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1996 GMC C25Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC C25, most often about the seats. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seats

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC C25 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1996 GMC C25 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 96V-082 · May 7, 1996 · 16,918 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V-243 · Dec 28, 1995 · 623 vehicles

Risk. IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other C25 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C25 median. How we score

'72'78'86'88'89'90'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C25 owners report

Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL # 97V-037000, VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER ON THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY. *AK
Complaint 811795 · Apr 29, 1997

Own a 1996 C25?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.