Gmc K15 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 K15 problems
Based on the sources provided, here are some common problems with the GMC K15 cars based on complaints from owners:
- Alternator Failure:
- Older Sierras and Silverados may experience alternator failure, resulting in a dead battery and abnormal noises. This issue typically occurs around 125,000 miles and requires an alternator replacement, costing around $300 to $400.
- Starting Problems:
- Owners have reported starting issues where the truck may start and idle fine but run poorly under load. This could be due to various factors like ECM fault codes, engine compression, fuel pump pressure, spark plugs, ignition leads, and more. Checking these components and ensuring they meet the vehicle's basic needs can help resolve starting issues.
- Choke Problems:
- Some complaints involve choke problems where the choke won't open. This issue can be related to the vacuum choke pulloff not working, the choke tube not getting hot while the truck is running, or potential blockages in the tube or intake crossover. Checking these components and ensuring proper functioning can help address choke-related starting problems.
These common problems highlight key issues that GMC K15 owners may face, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance, timely repairs, and thorough inspections to ensure optimal performance and reliability of these vehicles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Gmc K15 years
We have researched Gmc problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Gmc K15 cars and compiled the top 4 most problematic Gmc K15 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Gmc K15 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Gmc K15 years
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Gmc K15 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Gmc K15 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Seats problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Gmc K15 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by K15 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.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by K15 model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 14 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Gmc K15 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Gmc K15 vehicles.
List of Gmc K15 complaints
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-18
- Date Complaint: 2008-07-18
- VIN: 2GTEK19K5R1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC K15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE WIPERS DO NOT OPERATE AS THEY SHOULD, BUT RATHER INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE DISCOVERED A RECALL THAT LISTED AN IDENTICAL FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD STOP WORKING AND REDUCE VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER FAILURE OCCURRED REGULARLY FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 171,000.
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-27
- Date Complaint: 2002-05-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GCGK29K0RE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PASSENGERS DOOR WAS STARTING TO SAG, NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE DOOR SWUNG OPEN WHILE CHILD WAS SITTING IN SEAT, AND FELL OUT. *AK THE CHILD, WHO WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT, FELL OUT WHEN THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN AND RECEIVED ROAD RASH ON ELBOW AND KNEES. *YH
Gmc K15 1993
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-15
- Date Complaint: 1999-11-05
- VIN: 2GTEC19K1P1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY TRUCK BEGAN TO RUN IRREGULARLY. AT TIMES THEY WOULD SIMPLY STOP OPERATING. OTHER TIMES THEY WOULD NOT START UP WHEN SWITCHED ON. I WENT TO A LOCAL GENERAL MOTORS DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT AND DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM TO A PARTS TECHNICIAN. HE TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS MOST LIKELY THE CONTROL MODULE LOCATED ON THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. HE SAID IT WAS COMMON WITH EARLY K15 SERIES TRUCK. HE REACHED BELOW HIS COUNTER AND LAYED THE NEEDED PART ON THE COUNTER TOP. I WAS SURPRISED HE HAD IT SO CLOSE AT HAND. HE SAID HE KEEPS THEM NEAR BY BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS COMMON. THE PART NUMBER IS 12463017 MODULE 16.067. IT COST ME $52.68. THE REPAIR WAS NOT TO COMPLICATED AND THE NEW CONTROL MODULE SEEMS TO BE WORKING JUST FINE. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY - PART FAILURE ISSUE. IS IT COMMON? *TR
Gmc K15 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1999-10-15
- VIN: 1GCDK14K7LZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND CAST OUTER SECETION, CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 93V11900. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-26
- Date Complaint: 1996-10-11
- VIN: 1GTEK19K5RE
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: SEAT FRAME/ANCHOR RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1996-07-20
- Date Complaint: 1996-08-30
- VIN: 1GTEK19K5RE
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DEALERSHIP HASN'T RECEIVED THE PARTS FOR TWO MONTHS CONCERNING RECALL (93V-216). *AK
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-15
- Date Complaint: 1996-05-23
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVING VEHICLE, TRAILER BEING PULLED, NOTICED SMOKE & PULLED OVER, FLAMES STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, COULD NOT PUT FLAMES OUT, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1996-04-07
- Date Complaint: 1996-04-08
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THERE IS A LOW OF 500 LBS OR MORE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES BRAKE LOSS, TRUCK HAS REAR ABS. *AK
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-01
- Date Complaint: 1996-02-23
- VIN: 1GCEK19K3RE
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RATTLES LIKE IT LOSE ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-01
- Date Complaint: 1996-02-23
- VIN: 1GCEK19K3RE
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RATTLES LIKE IT LOSE ON THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Gmc K15 1985
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-17
- Date Complaint: 1995-10-18
- VIN: 1GTCT14B5F2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, BACK PLATE HAS CORRODED. TT
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-15
- Date Complaint: 1995-06-27
- VIN: 1GTEK19K3RE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR BRAKES, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM BRAKES. TT
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1995-05-17
- VIN: 2GTEK19KXR1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: REAR DOOR COMES OPEN, HAD FIXED TWICE, STILL COMES OPEN. TT
Gmc K15 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1994-04-04
- Date Complaint: 1995-04-12
- VIN: 2GTEC19K7R1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARD WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH, CAUSING SEAT BACK FAILURE. TT
Latest 5 recalls Gmc K15
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the Gmc K15.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Gmc K15 1994
- Report Received Date: 1995-12-21
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
- Model: Gmc K15 1993
- Report Received Date: 1995-12-21
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
- Model: Gmc K15 1994
- Report Received Date: 1994-10-26
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A COLLISION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."
- Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEPARATION OF THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE VEHICLE DURING COLLISION INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY FOR ALL PERSONS INVOLVED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND REINSTALL IT USING THE CORRECT PRIMER.
- Model: Gmc K15 1994
- Report Received Date: 1994-04-05
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THE BOLT BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
- Model: Gmc K15 1994
- Report Received Date: 1993-12-14
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE SEATS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE UPPER SLAVE HINGE TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, OR WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FNVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
- Consequence: THE MISSING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO BECOMELOOSE AND IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT MAY SUBJECT THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT SEATS FOR MISSING BOLTS AND INSTALL BOLTS IF REQUIRED.
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