GMC K2500 years to avoid
Across 1967–1996, no single K2500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1996 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.
73
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
1967–1996
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every K2500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 28 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 14 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC K2500?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K2500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC K2500 have?
Across all model years, the K2500 has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 73 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.