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1970-1996 · 25 model years

GMC C2500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the GMC C2500 across 25 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 1987 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age19966 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1996
Complaints
41
Recalls
9
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

C2500 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19966120Fuel systemF
19958110Seats & seat beltsF
19940100-C
19935211BrakesF
19923200SteeringF
19914200BrakesF
19905300Body, doors & structureF
19896300Engine & coolingF
19882310SuspensionF
19871000Wheels & tiresA
19860100-C
19850100-C
19840100-C
19830100-C
19820100-C
19810100-C
19800100-C
19791100Body, doors & structureD
19780100-C
19770100-C
19760100-C
19750100-C
19740300-F
19710200-D
19700100-C

Most common C2500 problems

GMC C2500 recalls 9

Latest C2500 complaints

1996 GMC C2500Fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra c2500 sle n/a. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle into a shopping center and noticed a puddle of fuel under the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel line. The fuel line was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the fuel line was made out of soybean and the squirrels chewed it, which caused a continuous leak from the fuel line. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. ..Updated 09/13/16 *bf updated 6/18/18*jb

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10876137
1996 GMC C2500Fuel systemCrash

I have done research on this well known problem of this part creating a wild horse vehicle at unexpected times. So far gm is not helping, the last visit was confirmed this pump was the problem and a new pump. Was not made and gm only offers a overhauled unit. The current pump is a on going problem with vehicle cutting off and at times turning into a full throttle. Stanadyne the company making the pump is in denial the pump does this. I have talked with other owners with the same problems. I hesitate putting...

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anything used on this vehicle, this problem part is still manufactured new by stanadyn corp. I know for a fact this problem has been brought up repeatedly to gm and national highway safety division. Forget any money for the problem, and the ignorance of this factual problem, I would just like a safe vehicle with out electronic systems that go bad. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10577832
1995 GMC C2500Brakes

This problem is in canada too, I just bought a 1995 gmc 2500 extended cab for pulling my horses and I was driving it home, I went to my friends house to visit when I was pulling in his driveway I hit the brakes an the pedal went right to the floor I barely stopped before going through his garage door and I quickly put the truck in park. The brake lines are corroded and the line ruptured on the drivers side right beside the frame rail. I have never seen a brake line rupture before and was kind of puzzled then found this site online and I was surprised to see so many like complaints of the same issue. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10443623
1996 GMC C2500AirbagsSeats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Was involved in an auto mobile accident hitting a school bus head on and hit by a truck in the passenger's side bed of truck, going about 40 miles an hour. My airbag did not deploy and I hit my head on the steering wheel very hard. I believe if the airbag and seatbelt had worked properly, I would not have been injured so bad. Because of the burning in my legs, badly bruised ribs. Etc., They did not do any eegs. I have had a variety of problems from severe headaches to uncontrollable moodswings. I am hoping you do...

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whatever it takes to keep your customers from experiencing what I have been dealing with; like being disabled from work at the age of 38. I would also like to note that the police report said the airbag did deploy, but we still have the vehicle to prove that it did not deploy. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bags · Seat beltsNHTSA 10210182
1990 GMC C2500Seats & seat belts

Front seat belts non-operational. Cable wire is comming apart. Passenger side seatbealt mechanism broken

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10125523
1995 GMC C2500Seats & seat belts

Driver's side seat washers and bolts broke off. As a result, the front corner of the seat was not attached to the frame. Recall 96v055010 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall. *Ak the seat leaned when the driver sat in it. *Bf *nm

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10113844

Questions about the GMC C2500

Which GMC C2500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1995 (8), 1989 (6), 1996 (6). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1996 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which GMC C2500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1987 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other C2500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common GMC C2500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (11), fuel system (6), engine & cooling (5) most often.

How many recalls does the GMC C2500 have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all GMC C2500 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

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