no report yet
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Risk. VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT.
1996 GMC K25Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 GMC K25, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 GMC K25 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 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
1996 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
Own a 1996 K25?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.