8
recalls
The GMC C2500 has 8 recalls covering 2.06 million vehicles as reported; model year 1971 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1971: 3
Units affected
2.06M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC C2500 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 137K units
- Suspension2 · 14K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 90 units
- Power train1 · 1.70M units
- Seat belts1 · 194K units
- Wheels1 · 7,250 units
GMC C2500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1993 | Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, K10 and 10 more (1988-1993): Power trainNo. 93V016000 | Fire | 1,702,880 |
| Sep 17, 1990 | Chevrolet C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500 and 8 more (1989-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V170000 | Crash risk | 194,243 |
| May 16, 1988 | Chevrolet C2000, K2000; GMC C2500, K2500 (1988): Exterior lightingNo. 88V081000 | Other or not stated | 90 |
| May 17, 1974 | Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, P20 and 6 more (1974): SuspensionNo. 74V078000 | Other or not stated | 2,788 |
| Apr 25, 1974 | Chevrolet C10, C20, K10, K20 and 4 more (1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 74V065000 | Other or not stated | 642 |
| Aug 19, 1971 | Chevrolet C20, K20, K30; GMC C2500 and 2 more (1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V140000 | Other or not stated | 136,000 |
| Dec 10, 1970 | Chevrolet C20, C30, K20, P20 and 6 more (1971): WheelsNo. 70V147000 | Other or not stated | 7,250 |
| Sep 8, 1970 | Chevrolet C20, C30, G30; GMC C2500 and 2 more (1970-1971): SuspensionNo. 70V106000 | Other or not stated | 11,328 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1993 GMC C2500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1993 GMC C2500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC C2500 have?
8 recalls cover the GMC C2500, for 2.06 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the GMC C2500?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 6 of the 49 safety complaints about the GMC C2500, then seat belts (6). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.