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GMC C/K Series years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the GMC C/K Series since 1995, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
22
Recalls
2
Worst year
1996
Model years
1995-2003

GMC C/K Series years to avoid

No model year of the GMC C/K Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC C/K Series years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC C/K Series complaints by model year

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

199519961997199819992000200120022003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC C/K Series problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    9
  • Visibility
    4
  • Steering
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Locks
    1

GMC C/K Series problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-4Body00
2002-1Brakes00
2001-1Brakes00
2000-1Locks00
1999-4Brakes11
1998-2Brakes00
1997-3Visibility10
1996-4Body10
1995-2Seats10

Recalls 2

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Questions about the GMC C/K Series

What years of the GMC C/K Series should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC C/K Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC C/K Series?

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

What is the most common problem with the GMC C/K Series?

Brakes, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (4) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the GMC C/K Series have?

2 recalls between 1995 and 2003. The 1999 model year has the most, with 1.

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