Gmc K1500 problems
The fourth generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors. Marketed by the Chevrolet and GMC brands from the 1988 to the 2002 model years, this is the final generation of the C/K model line. In a branding change, GMC adopted the GMC Sierra nameplate for all its full-size pickup trucks, leaving the C/K nomenclature exclusive to Chevrolet.
Internally codenamed the GMT400 platform, GM did not give the model line a word moniker (e.g., "Rounded-Line series" for its predecessor). After its production, the model line would informally become known by the public as the "OBS" (Old Body Style), in reference to its GMT800 successor. In starting a different tradition, the model line overlapped production with both its predecessor and successor; the model line again shared body commonality with GM medium-duty commercial trucks.
Over nearly a 14-year production run, the fourth-generation C/K was assembled by GM in multiple facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. After the 2000 model year, the fourth-generation C/K was discontinued and was replaced by the GMT800 platform (introduced for 1999); the C3500HD heavy-duty chassis cab model remained in production through 2002. In line with the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet subsequently adopted a singular Chevrolet Silverado nameplate for its full-size truck line (which remains in use).
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Common Gmc K1500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of GMC K1500 cars, several common problems have been identified:
- A/C Not Working (2015 Sierra 1500):
- Average Cost to Fix: $1,300
- Average Mileage: 61,000 mi
- Complaint: Owners reported issues with the air conditioning system not functioning properly, leading to discomfort and potentially costly repairs.
- Terrible Headlights, Poor Visibility (2014 Sierra 1500):
- Average Cost to Fix: $300
- Average Mileage: 8,000 mi
- Complaint: Many owners experienced visibility problems due to poor-quality headlights, impacting safety and requiring frequent repairs.
- Poor Lighting Pattern (2015 Sierra 1500):
- Average Cost to Fix: $200
- Average Mileage: 10,000 mi
- Complaint: Owners faced issues with the lighting pattern, affecting visibility and potentially leading to safety concerns on the road.
- Engine Problems (Various Years):
- Complaint: Engine issues were reported across different model years, causing reliability concerns and potentially leading to costly repairs or replacements.
- Dashboard Cracking and Brittle Interior Handles (Various Years):
- Complaint: Owners noted problems with dashboard durability and interior handles being brittle, affecting the overall quality and longevity of the vehicle.
- Stability Control System Malfunctions (2010-2013 Terrain):
- Complaint: Drivers experienced issues with the stability control system, impacting the handling and safety of the vehicle, potentially requiring repairs for optimal performance.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2007-2013 Silverado and Sierra):
- Complaint: Owners reported significant oil consumption issues, potentially linked to faulty components like the AFM system, leading to engine problems and requiring frequent oil top-ups.
- Defective Speakers (Recent Models):
- Complaint: Many owners faced speaker failures, particularly in the door speakers, affecting the audio system's functionality and requiring replacements for an optimal driving experience.
These common problems highlight various issues that GMC K1500 owners have encountered, ranging from air conditioning and lighting issues to engine problems and interior component failures. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of the vehicle.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Gmc K1500 years
We have researched Gmc problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Gmc K1500 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Gmc K1500 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Gmc K1500 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Gmc K1500 years
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Gmc K1500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Gmc K1500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Visibility problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seats problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Gmc K1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by K1500 model years
A total of 4 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 K1500 model years
There were a total of 5 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 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Gmc K1500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Gmc K1500 vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Gmc K1500 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-12
- Date Complaint: 2003-05-18
- VIN: 1GTDC14Z8MZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY 1991 GMC SIERRA HAS DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT CLICK AND HOLD ON BOTH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURER IS STILL LIABLE FOR A DEFECT SUCH AS THAT. *JB
Gmc K1500 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-04
- Date Complaint: 2003-04-04
- VIN: 2GTEK19K3R1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB
Gmc K1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-16
- Date Complaint: 2002-09-19
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CABLE BROKE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE TO VEHICLE UNDER CARRIAGE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE OWNER WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK WIRING FROM TRAILER TO TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Gmc K1500 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2002-09-18
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS PERFORM ERRATICLY, NOT RESPONDING OR QUITTING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Gmc K1500 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2002-08-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GTEK14K7NZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONNECTOR FROM HEAT CONTROL UNIT BURNT CAUSING LOSS OF ALL HEAT CONTROLS, IF I HADN'T INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM WHEN I DID A FIRE WOULD HAVE ERUPTED. PICTURES AVAILABLE.*AK
Gmc K1500 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2002-01-28
- VIN: 2GTEK19KXR1
- Components: VISIBILITY,SEATS
- Summary: RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Gmc K1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-11
- Date Complaint: 2001-04-23
- VIN: 2GTEC19Z1P1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT WHEN DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING OF A PROBLEM. MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHECKED SEAT OUT. COULD NOT GET SEAT TO RELATCH/LOCK. PART WAS BROKEN. *AK
Gmc K1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-15
- Date Complaint: 2001-03-12
- VIN: 2GTEK19K8P1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT. YOU CAN NOT BUCKLE UP IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT.*AK
Gmc K1500 1994
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-18
- Date Complaint: 2001-01-30
- VIN: 1GTEK14K8RE
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V025. NLM
Gmc K1500 1985
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-27
- Date Complaint: 2000-11-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GTCC14N8FF
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE FUEL SYSTEM EXPLODED CAUSING FIRE TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL LINE TO THE CARBURETOR RESULTING IN ENGINE TO IGNITE IN FLAMES AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *MJS
Gmc K1500 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-12
- Date Complaint: 2000-11-13
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED & FELL OFF WHILE TURNING IN A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE TO HAVE WORK DONE. GMC MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WOULD LIKE TO PLUG UP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOT WHO WILL COVER COST OF REPAIR. GMC DID NOT GUARANTY TO PAY FOR IT BECUSE IT WAS A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH 200,000 MILES ON IT. *AK
Gmc K1500 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-19
- Date Complaint: 2000-10-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2GTEK14Z5L1
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: TRUCK PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND TRUCK ROLLED DOWN EMBANKMENT. *AK
Gmc K1500 1985
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-30
- Date Complaint: 2000-09-12
- VIN: 1GTEK14H4FJ
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: INSURED GOING E ON I-90 WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW, DAMAGE FENDER AND THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE WHEEL. THIS TIRE IS A FIRESTONE ATX TIRE THAT IS ON RECALL, INSURED THINKS FIRESTONE SHOULD PAY FOR THIS, HE WANTS TO TAKE ESTIMATE TO THEM ON THURSDAY. (CLAIMS 47-4193-131) *MW
Gmc K1500 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-25
- VIN: 1GTEK14HXTZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL DURING OPERATION OR WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC MODULE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V15000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME DEFECT.*AK
Gmc K1500 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-01
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-18
- VIN: 2GTEK19K6N1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL DURING OPERATION DUE TO 3 BAD CONNECTION IN CIRCUIT CARD WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *AK WIPER CIRCUT BOARD CONNECTONS WERE CRACKED AND ARE RESOLDERED, RESTORING WIPERS TO NORMAL OPERATION. *YH
Latest 5 recalls Gmc K1500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 11 recalls for different components of the Gmc K1500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Gmc K1500 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 K1500 1990
- 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 K1500 1991
- 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 K1500 1992
- 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 K1500 1993
- 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.
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