Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
1978-1996 · 10 model years
GMC C25 Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the GMC C25 across 10 model years, and it has 27 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 27
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
C25 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common C25 problems
GMC C25 recalls 27
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed...
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or...
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems."
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Latest C25 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1988 gmc pickup c25. The contact stated that the brakes locked abnormally. The dealer advised that the brake calibers were the reason for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and was no longer being driven. The failure and current mileage was 156,901. Updated 04/29/11
Got out of vehicle & heard a pop from driver's seat. Reentered vehicle & noticed driver's seat was leaning. Seat would rock back when clutch was pushed. Left side of seat is not anchored. Dealer could not dot anything. Manufacturer said seat not anchored, is not a safety hazard. *Ak
Caution light; applied pressure to pedal, hit small bump abs deactivated, resulting in rear collision. Second instance applied heavy pressure to derivative (pedal application) loud squeal developed: finale: brake lock up.
Recall # 95v241000. When owner was involved in a crash on may 24, 1997, the seat belt came undone. Owner is not sure if dealer performed recall work as stated. *Ak
Recall # 97v-037000, vehicle brought to dealer on three different times. Dealer does not have parts. Parts will not be available until may. *Ak
When applying the brakes in an emergency stopping or normal conditions on dry or wet pavement the brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused an accident. *Ak
Questions about the GMC C25
Which GMC C25 years have the most problems?
Which GMC C25 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common GMC C25 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (5), seats & seat belts (3), visibility & wipers (1) most often.
How many recalls does the GMC C25 have?
NHTSA lists 27 recalls across all GMC C25 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data