GMC K1500 years to avoid
No model year of the GMC K1500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best GMC K1500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
GMC K1500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC K1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes25
- Visibility19
- Seats14
- Electrical6
- Suspension5
- Transmission4
- Seat belts3
- Lights3
- Airbags3
- Steering2
- Fuel system2
- Engine2
GMC K1500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | 13 | Visibility | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 27 | Brakes | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1994 | - | 20 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 12 | Brakes | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 3 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 4 | Brakes | 2 | 2 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the GMC K1500
What years of the GMC K1500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the GMC K1500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used GMC K1500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the GMC K1500?
Brakes, with 25 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (19) and seats (14).
How many recalls does the GMC K1500 have?
2 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.
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