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Gmc K2500 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

24 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

160,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1967 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1986
0
1988
2
1989
2
1990
2
1991
1
1992
1
1993
1
1994
0
1995
0
1996
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19860
19882
19892
19902
19911
19921
19931
19940
19950
19960

1986: 0; 1988: 2; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0

Year-by-year records

Gmc K2500 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196701Not available
196903Not available
197001-2
197103+2
197201-2
1973010
198630Not available
198812Not available
1989120
1990020
199111-1
1992010
1993210
199440-1
1995600
1996600

Recall history

11 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

67V001001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1967-12-03 (December 3, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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69V040000 · Wheels

Reported: 1969-04-08 (April 8, 1969) · Model years: 1969

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70V031000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf

Reported: 1970-04-03 (April 3, 1970) · Model years: 1969

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71V139000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971

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70V147000 · Wheels

Reported: 1970-12-10 (December 10, 1970) · Model years: 1971

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71V140000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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71V181000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

Reported: 1971-10-13 (October 13, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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73V198000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 1973-10-03 (October 3, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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88V081000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Reported: 1988-05-16 (May 16, 1988) · Model years: 1988

REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.

Consequence: BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEMENT AND THUS NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 105.

Remedy: INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.

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93V016000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 1993-02-01 (February 1, 1993) · Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

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90V170000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 1990-09-17 (September 17, 1990) · Model years: 1989, 1990

TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Consequence: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.

Remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.

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