1995 GMC K2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 GMC K2500. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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).
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service 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…
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 that fashion. *ak the fuel line ruptured. updated 01/29/07. *Jb
- Power 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…
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
- Tires
Blowout occurred at freeway speeds, firestone will not acept responsibility. *Ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: lt265/75r1)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving on interstate veicle lost power steering and brakes. Had to hit gaurdrail to stop. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Rear tire tread separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. Mjs
- Seats
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
- Service 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
- Vehicle 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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer states that the windsheild wipers come on whenever they please.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering
While descending a hill when pulling a trailer, brakes overheat and vehicle loses ability to stop. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Drivers seat failure
The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position.
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.
Every GMC K2500 model year
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