The 1995 GMC K2500 has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints10filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Equipment
NHTSA recall 07E088000 · Oct 24, 2007 · 121,680 vehicles
Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Fuel system, gasoline
NHTSA recall 06E043000 · May 19, 2006 · 88,303 vehicles
Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components
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Power train Automatic transmission
2
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Steering Hydraulic power assist system
2
1
0
1
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Tires Tread/belt
2
0
0
0
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Visibility Windshield wiper/washer
1
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
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Seats
1
0
0
0
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Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Dec 16, 2006 · 58,700 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A GMC K2500 TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE FUEL LINE BROKE AND THE BRAKES WOULDN'T ENGAGE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INLINETUBE.COM. ON THE ORIGINAL GM FUEL LINES WHERE THE O-RING WAS LOCATED, THE LINES WERE NOT ALTERED TO FIT. THE LINES THAT THE CONTACT RECEIVED FROM INLINETUBE.COM DID NOT HAVE ROOM FOR THE O-RING, WHEN THE FUEL LINE WAS INSTALLED THE O-RING WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT BELIEVESDTHE FUEL LINE WAS IMPROPERLY MADE AND WILL LEAK FUEL. THE CONTACT WILL NOT INSTALL THE FAULTY FUEL LINE ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE RISK INVOLVED. THE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MADE IN…
Jul 13, 2004Power train › Automatic transmission TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT AT TIMES HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO BE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES. THEY SAID THEY REBUILT THE WHOLE THING BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO IT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT ON INCIDENT DATE I'LL PUT TODAY BUT AS I SAID IT'S HAPPENED SINCE WE BOUGHT IT..... I ACTUALLY CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHEN IT STARTED AND SUPPOSEDLY HAVE A CASE FILE BUT DON'T KNOW FOR SURE. *LA
Jan 29, 2002Tires BLOWOUT OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, FIRESTONE WILL NOT ACEPT RESPONSIBILITY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)
Sep 2, 1999 · crash · 1 injuryService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. HAD TO HIT GAURDRAIL TO STOP. *AK
Jul 16, 1999Seats FRONT LEFT HAND BOLT THAT BOLTS SEAT TO RAIL BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRWORK NOT DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 21, 1999Tires › Tread/belt REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. MJS
Jan 1, 1996Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON EXTREMELY SLICK ROADS, IT FEELS LIKE THERE ARE NO BRAKES AT ALL. ALSO, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/PEDAL FADING. *AK
Dec 5, 1996Vehicle speed control WHEN SHIFTING AT ANY TIME THE RPMS ACCELERATE.*AK WHILE DRIVING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS THE RPM SURGE BY THEMSELVES THE ENGINE OVER REVS DURING SHIFTS AND DOES NOT IDLE BELOW 1500, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY STTED THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT.*JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE97027 · opened Jun 17, 1997 · closed Oct 31, 1997DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FAILS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO MOVE OR TIP REARWARD INTO A RECLINED POSITION.