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The Chevrolet C/K is a series of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1960 to 2002 model years. Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions, the C/K series encompassed a wide range of vehicles. While most commonly associated with pickup trucks, the model line also included chassis-cab trucks and medium-duty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs. Through its entire production, the model line competed directly against the Ford F-Series and the Dodge D series (later the Dodge Ram pickup).

Used for both the model branding and the internal model code, "C" denoted two-wheel drive, while "K" denoted four-wheel drive. Four generations of the C/K series were produced, including the GM monikered second-generation "Action Line" and third-generation "Rounded Line" vehicles (colloquially aka Square-Body trucks). For the fourth-generation (colloquially also known as OBS trucks), Chevrolet kept using the C/K designation while GMC revised its branding, changing to a singular GMC Sierra nameplate (C/K remained as an internal model code).

For South America, the model line was manufactured by General Motors de Argentina from 1960 to 1978, Sevel Argentina from 1986 to 1991, and General Motors Brazil, who produced versions of the model line for Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from 1964 to 2001.

As GM entered the 1990s, the company revised its truck ranges, replacing the medium-duty C/K trucks with the Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick for 1990. For 1999, GM replaced the fourth-generation C/K pickup trucks with an all-new model line; in line with GMC, Chevrolet dropped the C/K nameplate (in favor of a singular Chevrolet Silverado nameplate). Initially marketed with its successor, the final C/K pickup trucks were produced for the 2000 model year. From 2001 to 2002, the final vehicles of the C/K model line were medium-duty chassis cab trucks.

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Common Gmc C10 problems

Based on the complaints from owners of GMC C10 cars, here are some common problems:

  • Defective Speakers: Recent Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras have experienced speaker failures, especially in the door speakers. The speakers tend to stop working gradually over time.
  • Alternator Failure: Older Sierras and Silverados may face alternator failures, resulting in battery issues and abnormal noises. This problem usually occurs around 125,000 miles and requires an alternator replacement costing around $300 to $400.
  • Internal Distributor Faults: Some drivers have reported internal faults in the distributor, leading to issues like squealing noises, rough engine running, or stalling. This problem is less common but may require an overhaul or replacement of the internal distributor, typically observed around 130,000 miles.

These issues can impact the performance and reliability of GMC C10 cars, requiring timely maintenance and repairs to ensure the longevity of the vehicle.

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Percentage distribution of complaints by Gmc C10 years

We have researched Gmc problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Gmc C10 cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Gmc C10 model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Gmc C10 model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Gmc C10 years

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Gmc C10 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Gmc C10 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Power train problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Electric problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Gmc C10 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by C10 model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 19 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Gmc C10 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Gmc C10 vehicles.

List of Gmc C10 complaints

Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACE.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: FLYWHEEL DEFECTIVE.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: MUFFLER DEFECTIVE.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: ENGINE LOSS POWER.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: COOLANT IN OIL.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: OIL IN RADIATOR.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: RING GEAR AND PINION FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: DRIVE SHAFT FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: FRONT AND REAR BEARING IN TRANSMISSION FAILED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TRANSFER CASE REPLACED.
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Gmc C10 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1996-07-19
  • Date Complaint: 1996-08-27
  • VIN: 1B7KF26W7SS
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE THREW OUT BEARINGS.
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