1972 GMC K25Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1972 GMC K25, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1972 GMC K25 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

1972 GMC K25 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.

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

1972 vs. every other K25 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 K25 median. How we score

'72'74'78'86'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K25 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NHTSA#69-V-04-000 IS A WRONG INFORMATION, ALSO WRONG YEAR OF THE VEHICLE PLEASE PROVIDE THE RIGHT INFORMATION. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US. TS
Complaint 10001190 · Dec 18, 2002

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