1996 GMC C25
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1996 GMC C25. Newest first.
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature IS activated.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk and remedy
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.
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there IS insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source IS present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Caution light; applied pressure to pedal, hit small bump ABS deactivated, resulting in rear collision. second instance applied heavy pressure to derivative (pedal application) loud squeal developed: finale: brake lock up.
- Seats
Recall # 97v-037000, vehicle brought to dealer on three different times. Dealer does not have parts. Parts will not be available until may. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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