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GMC K2500 problems by year

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the GMC K2500 since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and visibility problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
40
Recalls
2
Worst year
1996
Model years
1990-1996

GMC K2500 years to avoid

No model year of the GMC K2500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC K2500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC K2500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199419951996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC K2500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    17
  • Visibility
    7
  • Transmission
    6
  • Seats
    6
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Engine
    1

GMC K2500 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-14Brakes01
1995-10Brakes01
1994-7Brakes01
1993-2Brakes11
1992-1Visibility10
1991-4Brakes10
1990-2Seat belts20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the GMC K2500

What years of the GMC K2500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC K2500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC K2500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC K2500?

Brakes, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (7) and transmission (6).

How many recalls does the GMC K2500 have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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