The consumer made a slow turn in the snow with his foot on the brakes (ABS) and the front wheels locked up which caused the vehicle to hit a tree.
The worst 1996 GMC K25 problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- Risk
- Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Recall number 96V082000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC K25 2
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What 1996 GMC K25 owners say
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Questions about the 1996 GMC K25
Is the 1996 GMC K25 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 GMC K25, close to a typical K25 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC K25?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC K25 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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