What gets recalled
1996 GMC K35 recalls (2)
Tires › Bead
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
1995 GMC K35 recalls (2)
Tires › Bead
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the GMC K35 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the GMC K35 across 2 model years.
How do I know if my GMC K35 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
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.