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.
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1986: 0; 1988: 2; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0
Year-by-year records
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
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V031000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf
Reported: 1970-04-03 (April 3, 1970) · Model years: 1969
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V139000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V147000 · Wheels
Reported: 1970-12-10 (December 10, 1970) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V140000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V181000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
Reported: 1971-10-13 (October 13, 1971) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗73V198000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported: 1973-10-03 (October 3, 1973) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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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