GMC G25 Problems by Year

We compared every GMC G25 model year from 1996 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No G25 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

1996
Owner complaints per model year, GMC G25. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19960—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median G25 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest GMC G25 recalls

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 96V-186 · Sep 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles

Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

Steering › Linkages

NHTSA recall 96V-187 · Sep 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles

The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC G25 should you avoid?

None of the GMC G25 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the GMC G25 had?

2 recalls across 1996. The model year with the most is 1996.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.