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GMC 1500 problems by year

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the GMC 1500 since 1990, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1994 model year has 29 complaints, more than any other year, led by visibility and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
61
Recalls
1
Worst year
1994
Model years
1990-1996

GMC 1500 years to avoid

No model year of the GMC 1500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC 1500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC 1500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019941996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC 1500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Visibility
    19
  • Brakes
    10
  • Electrical
    6
  • Transmission
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Seats
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Tires
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seat belts
    2

GMC 1500 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-24Visibility03
1994-29Visibility02
1990-8Brakes00

Recalls 1

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Questions about the GMC 1500

What years of the GMC 1500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC 1500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC 1500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC 1500?

Visibility, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (10) and electrical (6).

How many recalls does the GMC 1500 have?

1 recall between 1990 and 1996. The 2000 model year has the most, with 1.

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