- The problem
- Seat pedestals for driver and passengers may have a larger than specified slot in the center channel.
- The risk
- Seat pedestal may not meet loading requirements of fmvss 210.
- The fix
- Replace seat pedestals with pedestals having proper slot size.
Vehicle safety record
1987 GMC P25 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 GMC P25 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1990 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical P25 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 GMC P25 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 1987 GMC P25 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.
GMC P25: every year compared
All P25 years1987 GMC P25 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 GMC P25 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1987 GMC C2500 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1987 GMC G Series | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1987 GMC P25
Does the 1987 GMC P25 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 GMC P25: seats (February 1990). 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 1987 GMC P25 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 GMC P25 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC P25 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 1987 GMC P25 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