- The problem
- The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. The pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. If the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. If the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may no longer power the vehicle.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1982 GMC G25 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 GMC G25 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1983 for the differential unit.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical G25 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 GMC G25 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1982 GMC G25 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1982 GMC G25 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 GMC G25: differential unit (April 1983). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 GMC G25 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 GMC G25 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC G25 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1982 GMC G25 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data