Gmc C1500 problems
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 C1500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the GMC C1500 cars, the common problems reported are as follows:
- Electrical System Issues: The electrical system is a significant concern with 4,841 reported cases. Problems range from battery drain to faulty wiring and issues with the electronic control unit (ECU). These issues can lead to various electrical malfunctions affecting the vehicle's performance and reliability.
- Service Brakes Problems: Service brakes are a prevalent issue with 6,373 reported problems. Owners have experienced brake failure, squeaking noises, and brake light issues. Proper functioning brakes are crucial for safety, and any issues in this area can pose serious risks on the road.
- Engine and Engine Cooling System Troubles: Engine and engine cooling problems have been reported 3,848 times. These issues can manifest as overheating, coolant leakage, or even engine failure. Maintaining the engine and cooling system is vital for the overall health and longevity of the vehicle.
- Power Train Concerns: The power train, which includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and final drive, has had 3,550 reported issues. Problems in this area can significantly impact the vehicle's performance and drivability, making it essential to address any power train issues promptly.
- Airbag System Malfunctions: Issues related to the airbag system have been reported 3,532 times. Problems can include airbags not deploying during a crash or false warnings on the dashboard. Ensuring the proper functioning of airbags is crucial for occupant safety in the event of a collision.
These common problems with the GMC C1500 cars highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise. Addressing these concerns promptly can help ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of the vehicle.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Gmc C1500 years
We have researched Gmc problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Gmc C1500 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Gmc C1500 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Gmc C1500 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Gmc C1500 years
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Gmc C1500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Gmc C1500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Seats problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Gmc C1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by C1500 model years
A total of 11 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by C1500 model years
There were a total of 8 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by C1500 model years
There were a total of 13 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by C1500 model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 147 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Gmc C1500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Gmc C1500 vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Gmc C1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-02
- Date Complaint: 2010-01-29
- VIN: 2GTEC19Z4P1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 GMC SIERRA C-1500 WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2007. SHE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BENCH BOLTS BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE OVER 200,000.
Gmc C1500 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-09
- Date Complaint: 2009-09-16
- Fire: 1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1995 GMC C1500 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0583-89
Gmc C1500 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-02
- Date Complaint: 2005-08-02
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC FAILURES OF 3 REMINGTON XT120 TIRES. I SUSPECT THERE IS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR MANUFACTURING THAT WARRANTS INVESTIGATION. MY BROTHER AND AT LEAST 2 FRIENDS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *JB
Gmc C1500 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-15
- Date Complaint: 2005-03-23
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: ENGINE WOULD NOT START ON OCCASION FUEL PUMP NOT RUNNING TRUCK TAKEN TO GARAGE TO HAVE CHECKED FOR PROBLEM FOUND WIRES INSIDE OF FUEL TUEL TANK TO HAVE INSULATION AND PLUGIN MELTED EXPOSING BARE WIRES MAKING CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. *AK
Gmc C1500 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-20
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-09
- VIN: 2GTEC19K7S1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Gmc C1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-17
- Date Complaint: 2004-10-18
- VIN: 1GTEC19K6PE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FOR THE A COUPLE OF YEARS. I FINALLY DECIDED TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM WITH GMC PICKUPS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OR MAY NOT WORK. MOST OF THE TIME IT IS WHEN IT IS A LITTLE DAMP OUTSIDE BUT THERE IS NO SET PATTERN. I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH THEM WORKING FINE AND THEY JUST STOP. *AK
Gmc C1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-30
- Date Complaint: 2004-08-03
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS START AND STOP FOR NO APPAENT REASON.*AK
Gmc C1500 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-15
- Date Complaint: 2004-04-27
- VIN: 1GCEC14Z1RZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DURING RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
Gmc C1500 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2003-09-23
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER NOTICED WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Gmc C1500 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-15
- Date Complaint: 2003-05-15
- VIN: 2GTEC19W6T1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 1996 GMC SIERRA C1500 PICKUP HAVE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 29,000 AND 49,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE SHOWN ONLY MODERATE WEAR I FEEL THAT THIS INDICATES A SEVERE IMBALANCE IN THE BRAKING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. ALSO, THE FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DO TO SEVERE RUST. THIS CAUSED THE ROTORS TO DELAMINATE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A QUALITY ISSUE WITH THE ROTORS.*JB
Gmc C1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-20
- Date Complaint: 2003-04-23
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT IS JUST BLISTERING OFF VEHICLE HOOD. *JB
Gmc C1500 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-15
- Date Complaint: 2003-04-22
- VIN: 1GTDC14K6MZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFTEN STOP WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN IT IS RAINING. YOU CAN SOMETIME PULL ON THE WIPER BLADES TO GET THE WIPERS TO START WORKING AGAIN BUT SOMETIMES THIS DOESN'T WORK EITHER. *JB
Gmc C1500 1992
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-20
- Date Complaint: 2002-11-06
- VIN: 1GTEC19K6N1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. MR *JG *JB
Gmc C1500 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- Date Complaint: 2002-09-13
- VIN: 2GTEC19M3T1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE BEING USED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM CONSUMER HEARED A BUZZING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. CONTACT MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF VIN. #. *YH
Gmc C1500 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
- Date Complaint: 2002-07-21
- VIN: 1GTDC14Z5NZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I HAVE FOUND THAT YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS (#98V150001), BUT IT ONLY APPLIES TO 1994 -1996 VEHICLES. MY 1992 HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. I BELIEVE THAT IT COULD BE THE SOLDER JOINTS AS WELL. THIS ISSUE MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO YEARS 1994-1996. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.*AK
Latest 5 recalls Gmc C1500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the Gmc C1500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Gmc C1500 1985
- Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
- Model: Gmc C1500 1988
- Report Received Date: 1993-02-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
- Model: Gmc C1500 1989
- Report Received Date: 1993-02-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
- Model: Gmc C1500 1990
- Report Received Date: 1993-02-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
- Model: Gmc C1500 1992
- Report Received Date: 1993-02-01
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
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