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  Safety Recalls of GMC K2500 Vehicles

There have been 11 safety recalls for the GMC K2500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC K2500.

NHTSA Recall #: 93V016000; Feb. 1, 1993

The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Chevrolet C10, 1989 Chevrolet C10, 1990 Chevrolet C10, 1991 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1993 Chevrolet C10, 1988 Chevrolet C20, 1989 Chevrolet C20, 1990 Chevrolet C20, 1991 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1993 Chevrolet C20, 1988 Chevrolet C30, 1989 Chevrolet C30, 1990 Chevrolet C30, 1991 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1993 Chevrolet C30, 1988 Chevrolet K10, 1989 Chevrolet K10, 1990 Chevrolet K10, 1991 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1993 Chevrolet K10, 1988 Chevrolet K20, 1989 Chevrolet K20, 1990 Chevrolet K20, 1991 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1993 Chevrolet K20, 1988 Chevrolet K30, 1989 Chevrolet K30, 1990 Chevrolet K30, 1991 Chevrolet K30, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1993 Chevrolet K30, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban, 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 1988 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1991 GMC C1500, 1992 GMC C1500, 1993 GMC C1500, 1988 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1991 GMC C2500, 1992 GMC C2500, 1993 GMC C2500, 1988 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1991 GMC C3500, 1992 GMC C3500, 1993 GMC C3500, 1988 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1991 GMC K1500, 1992 GMC K1500, 1993 GMC K1500, 1988 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1991 GMC K2500, 1992 GMC K2500, 1993 GMC K2500, 1988 GMC K3500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500, 1991 GMC K3500, 1992 GMC K3500, 1993 GMC K3500, 1988 GMC Suburban, 1989 GMC Suburban, 1990 GMC Suburban, 1991 GMC Suburban, 1992 GMC Suburban
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V170000; Sep. 17, 1990

Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1990 Chevrolet C2500, 1989 Chevrolet C3500, 1990 Chevrolet C3500, 1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1990 Chevrolet K1500, 1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1990 Chevrolet K2500, 1989 Chevrolet K3500, 1990 Chevrolet K3500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V081000; May. 16, 1988

Brake warning indicator lamp on instrument panel willnot light to inform the driver of rwal disablement and thus not comply withfmvss 105.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Chevrolet C2000, 1988 Chevrolet K2000, 1988 GMC C2500, 1988 GMC K2500
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Recall Summary: Rear wheel antilock brake (rwal) feature could become disabled by an electrical malfunction. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 73V198000; Oct. 3, 1973

Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Chevrolet K10, 1973 Chevrolet K20, 1973 GMC K1500, 1973 GMC K2500
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 71V181000; Oct. 13, 1971

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer, 1972 Chevrolet K10, 1972 Chevrolet K20, 1972 GMC Jimmys, 1972 GMC K1500, 1972 GMC K2500
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of GMC K2500 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 1, 1993   Power Train:automatic Transmission 1,702,880
Sep. 17, 1990   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 194,243
May. 16, 1988   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 90
Oct. 3, 1973   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 123,600
Oct. 13, 1971   Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 1,600
Aug. 19, 1971   Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 124,000
Aug. 19, 1971   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 136,000
Dec. 10, 1970   Wheel 7,250
Apr. 3, 1970   Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf 5,760
Apr. 8, 1969   Wheel 2,043
Dec. 3, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 146


Table 2. Recall Statistics of GMC K2500 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1993 GMC K2500 1
1992 GMC K2500 1
1991 GMC K2500 1
1990 GMC K2500 2
1989 GMC K2500 2
1988 GMC K2500 2
1973 GMC K2500 1
1972 GMC K2500 1
1971 GMC K2500 3
1970 GMC K2500 1
1969 GMC K2500 3
1967 GMC K2500 1