1995 GMC K2500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2004
“Blowout occurred at freeway speeds, firestone will not acept responsibility. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: lt265/75r1)”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2002
“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”Owner report · Seats · Jul 1999
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“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1996
“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 report · Vehicle Speed Control
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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).
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 GMC K2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 GMC K2500. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 1995 GMC K2500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.