Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1995 GMC K25 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
4
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | 75% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 1 | 25% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“AFTER DRIVING FOR HALF AN HOUR AT 65MPH, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIME SINCE 02-JUL-96, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, THE CALIPERS AND PAD HAD BEEN CHANGED AND NOW THE DEALER HAVE BEEN FILLING THE CALIPERS. PLEASE…”
The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 GMC K25. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.