1996 GMC G25 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

GMC G25 complaints by model year

Owner complaints per model year, GMC G25. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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1996 GMC G25 recalls (2)

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

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC G25 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1996 GMC G25, the most recent from September 26, 1996 (fuses and circuit breakers). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.