GMC Vandura G2500 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the GMC Vandura G2500 (1992–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (18 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Vandura G2500 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 | 30,000 | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | 79,900 | 0 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes18 53%
- Seat belts4 12%
- Engine cooling3 8.8%
- Tires2 5.9%
- Suspension2 5.9%
- Steering2 5.9%
- Electrical system2 5.9%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “Folding rear seat ripped from floor when folded to upright position. Bolts remained in seat, seat anchors rusted out and remained in seat. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760794.”
NHTSA complaint #10008779, filed 2002-04, 79,900 miles1995: “-the contact stated that general motors refused to replace the ABS system. The contact called general motors and was informed that his vehicle was not a part of the recall. The consumer was told the recall had expired, even though the dealer admitted to giving the consumer wrong information. Updated 01/30/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10177769, filed 2007-011992: “Consumer has had 3 batteries/ 3 sets of tires on the way to 4th set. While pulling to a traffic light brakes went all the way to the floor. Consumer indicated that steering wheel constantly romed not properly while tires had to be replaced so many times. Lower ball joints and idler arm failed twice. Hydraulic brake line rotted away.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology