- The problem
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.
- The risk
- These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.
Vehicle safety record
1996 GMC G25 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 GMC G25 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 1999 for the antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical G25 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 GMC G25 recalls 3
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
- The problem
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- The risk
- The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
- The problem
- Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
- The risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
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GMC G25: every year compared
All G25 years1996 GMC G25 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 GMC G25 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1996 GMC 1500 | 24 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C1500 | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C2500 | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C15 | 4 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C Series | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C/K Series | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 GMC 3500 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 GMC G25
Does the 1996 GMC G25 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1996 GMC G25: antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (July 1999); linkages (September 1996); fuses and circuit breakers (September 1996). 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 1996 GMC G25 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 GMC G25 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1996 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