1996 GMC K25

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs

96V082000 May 7, 1996
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect Description
THE FOUR U-BOLTS NUTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE WERE UNDER-TORQUED.
Consequence
VEHICLE USAGE COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF THE U-BOLT. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE U-BOLT NUT TORQUE AND RE-TORQUE ANY LOOSE U-BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
16,918 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Dec 8, 1996
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
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC K25

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

GMC K25 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC K25 across all model years (1972, 1996).

25 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC K25 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1996 (current) 1 1
1995 1 4 View
1994 5 0 View
1993 1 1 View
1992 2 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 2 0 View
1989 2 1 View
1988 5 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1972 1 1 View

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