NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Glaval GMC G25 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Glaval GMC G25 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Glaval GMC G25. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Glaval dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Glaval GMC G25. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GLAVAL/REAR BRAKE DRUM BOLTS
NHTSA #97V066000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum — Drum · NHTSA notice
Reported April 21, 1997 · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Potentially affected: 2,121 vehicles
Owners notified May 19, 1997 · Vehicles built August 1, 1995 – December 5, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
Safety consequence
THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GLAVAL AT 1-800-348-3708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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