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GMC C1500 Suburban years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the GMC C1500 Suburban since 1994. The 1999 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
0
Worst year
1999
Model years
1994-1999

GMC C1500 Suburban years to avoid

No model year of the GMC C1500 Suburban stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC C1500 Suburban years

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GMC C1500 Suburban complaints by model year

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

19941996199719981999

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Most common GMC C1500 Suburban problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    7
  • Electrical
    5
  • Visibility
    4
  • Steering
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1

GMC C1500 Suburban problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-12Electrical135,00000
1998-1Brakes00
1997-4Brakes00
1996-2Visibility00
1994-2Visibility00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the GMC C1500 Suburban

What years of the GMC C1500 Suburban should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC C1500 Suburban has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC C1500 Suburban?

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

What is the most common problem with the GMC C1500 Suburban?

Brakes, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (5) and visibility (4).

How many recalls does the GMC C1500 Suburban have?

No recalls on record.

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