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Gmc K1500 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

91 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

99,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1967 to 1996 model years. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 91 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2729.7%
Electrical and battery issues44.4%
Steering behavior44.4%
Transmission and shifting22.2%
Engine operation22.2%
Fuel system concerns22.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
10
Seats
9
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
8
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
Electrical System:Ignition
3
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
3
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip16
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor10
Seats9
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer8
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner4
Electrical System:Ignition3
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch3
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 16; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 10; Seats: 9; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 8; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 83 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
13
1996
11
1997
9
1998
8
1999
13
2000
14
2001
5
2002
8
2003
3
2004
1
2005
1
2006
1
2008
2
2010
1
2013
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199513
199611
19979
19988
199913
200014
20015
20028
20033
20041
20051
20061
20082
20101
20131

1995: 13; 1996: 11; 1997: 9; 1998: 8; 1999: 13; 2000: 14; 2001: 5; 2002: 8; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2013: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 827290 · 1998-08-27 (August 27, 1998)

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WOULD BE A DELAY IN STOPPING. VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED DOWN WITH 500 OR MORE POUNDS, THE VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON NUMEROUS TIMES, AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 827290 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 734964 · 2000-10-23 (October 23, 2000)

TRUCK PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND TRUCK ROLLED DOWN EMBANKMENT. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 734964 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8019036 · 2002-09-19 (September 19, 2002)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8019036 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 978507 · 1996-01-31 (January 31, 1996)

EA94-029 ACTIVE, ELECTRICAL SHORT,ALTERNATOR SHORTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978507 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 969932 · 1995-08-07 (August 7, 1995)

VEHICLES HAS HAD BALL JOINT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING HAS COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING.HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY CAR UNDRIVABLE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969932 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 874827 · 2000-11-13 (November 13, 2000)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 874827 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 976001 · 1995-12-04 (December 4, 1995)

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976001 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 507806 · 1996-09-24 (September 24, 1996)

TRANSMISSION SLOWS DOWN WITHOUT ENGAGING BRAKES DUE TO DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507806 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 980674 · 1996-03-13 (March 13, 1996)

ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980674 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 963719 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)

VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY STALLS/HESITATES/SHUTSDOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963719 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 700569 · 1998-11-13 (November 13, 1998)

THE SENDING UNIT ON THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FUEL LINE LEADING FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE AND ON THE RETURN LINE. SHOULDN'T THESE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINES BE MORE RESISTANT TO CORROSION THAN THE TANK? A HOLE EATEN IN THE TANK WILL LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. A HOLE IN THESE LINES WILL SPRAY FUEL ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK. THANK YOU.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 700569 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10557522 · 2013-12-28 (December 28, 2013)

MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK ON THE ABOVE DATE, WHEN ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND NEARLY RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER. ALSO, ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, I HAD ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAIL WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I REPLACED IT, THINKING IT WAS NORMAL, HOWEVER I HAVE NOW DISCOVERED THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER GM OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, EARLIER THIS YEAR, I HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH IS IN THE TANK. WHEN I REMOVED THE TANK, THE FUEL LINE…

Owner-reported narrative. 151,160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10557522 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1985
0
1988
1
1989
2
1990
2
1991
1
1992
1
1993
1
1994
0
1995
0
1996
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19850
19881
19892
19902
19911
19921
19931
19940
19950
19960

1985: 0; 1988: 1; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0

Year-by-year records

Gmc K1500 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196701Not available
196902Not available
1970020
197101-1
1972010
197302+1
197401-1
198530Not available
198811Not available
198922+1
1990420
199131-1
1992510
19931210
1994200-1
19952700
19961400
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

91 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

8.8%Usable mileage8 / 91 records
78.0%Valid incident date71 / 91 records
100.0%Valid filing date91 / 91 records
78.0%Ordered incident and filing dates71 / 91 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component1985198819891990199119921993199419951996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 827290

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WOULD BE A DELAY IN STOPPING. VEHICLE WOULD KEEP ON GOING. ALSO WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED DOWN WITH 500 OR MORE POUNDS, THE VEHICLE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON NUMEROUS TIMES, AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Look up ODI 827290 at NHTSA ↗

125.0%
ODI 818770

EA94-038; IN SUDDEN STOP THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE BRAKE DRUMS/ROTORS BEING TOO SMALL FOR THIS SIZE OF VEHICLE, FOR THE VEHICLE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Look up ODI 818770 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

120.0%
ODI 819207

ON TWO OR THREE TIMES WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY WITH NO APPEARANCE OF FLUID LEAKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Look up ODI 819207 at NHTSA ↗

18.3%
ODI 973785

DURING NORMAL BRAKING CONDITION, THE BRAKE RELEASE AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, THEN ABS LIGHT COMES ON, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

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15.0%
ODI 848808

ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Look up ODI 848808 at NHTSA ↗

933.3%
ODI 10061802

THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE PREMATURELY UNDER NORMAL BRAKING. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR WAS DROPPING TO ZERO DUE TO CORROSION. *NM

Look up ODI 10061802 at NHTSA ↗

214.3%
ODI 701536

THE ROAD WAS WET. THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED (I COULD FEEL THE PULSING) AND I DID KEEP MY FOOT FULLY PRESSED ON THE PEDAL. I HAD STEERING CONTROL (I DROVE INTO A DITCH RATHER THAN REAR-ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE). I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANY VEHICLES FOR 33 YEARS IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CONDITIONS AND HAD NEVER BEFORE EXPERIENCED SUCH A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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120.0%
ODI 868097

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

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216.7%
ODI 841849

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN . *AK

Look up ODI 841849 at NHTSA ↗

420.0%
ODI 10013977 · 110,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB

Look up ODI 10013977 at NHTSA ↗

13.7%
ODI 8013928

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL TO OPERATE FROM START WHEN TURNING SWITCH ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED DUE TO A BURNED FUSE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAKES NOISE. *YH

Look up ODI 8013928 at NHTSA ↗

214.3%
ODI 751096

WIPER FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN RECAL 98043 DATED SEP 1998. MY VIN DOES NOT MATCH THE RECAL LIST. THE VIN LIST SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Look up ODI 751096 at NHTSA ↗

Seats
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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216.7%
ODI 838526

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 96E010. DEALER REPLACED PARTS ON 3/22/96. HOWEVER, PASSENGER'S SEAT BROKE AGAIN IN THE RECLINING POSITION. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE PARTS. *AK

Look up ODI 838526 at NHTSA ↗

210.0%
ODI 8002973

RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Look up ODI 8002973 at NHTSA ↗

518.5%
ODI 536100

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS ONTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING.

Look up ODI 536100 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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15.0%
ODI 527083

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL.

Look up ODI 527083 at NHTSA ↗

311.1%
ODI 770014

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY JUST STOP WORKING. THEY PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, BUT WOULD JUST AS MYSTERIOUSLY START WORKING AGAIN. I HAD THEM CHECKED A COUPLE OF TIMES MOTOR WAS FINE, SWITCH WAS FINE. DURING A HEAVY RAIN MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING UNEXPECTEDLY AT ABOUT 45MPH ON A MAJOR ROAD. I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING, BUT MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT A CRASH. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! DT

Look up ODI 770014 at NHTSA ↗

428.6%
ODI 10229772 · 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO WORK PERIODICALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/25/08. *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED WAS IDENTICAL TO RECALL 03V159000. UPDATED 06/25/08

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Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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210.0%
ODI 960325

REPLACED ENGINE OIL PAN DUE TO OIL LEAK. *AK

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27.4%
ODI 10021647 · 25,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *NLM *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE RECLINING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE BACKS OF THE SEATS RECLINED AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE EXTENDED CAB. *SCC

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System:Ignition
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 980674

ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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120.0%
ODI 979217

THE IGNITION WENT BAD . TT

Look up ODI 979217 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

15.0%
ODI 963719

VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY STALLS/HESITATES/SHUTSDOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. TT

Look up ODI 963719 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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315.0%
ODI 548008

RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (G98065-S). MJS

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
133.3%
ODI 966001

THE FRONT MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKEN WILL NOT LATCH. TT

Look up ODI 966001 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

125.0%
ODI 971998

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. TT

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133.3%
ODI 10018864 · 149,000 mi

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

Look up ODI 10018864 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range88,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10136750 · 88,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 GMC SIERRA TRUCK THAT EXPERIENCES ANTI-LOCK ACTIVATION AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. THIS DEFECT WAS RECALLED IN THE 1999-2002 VEHICLES IN HIGH CORROSION STATES ALTHOUGH WISCONSIN WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. *JB

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorToo few reports for a range110,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10013977 · 110,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. GMC REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER THE PRODUCT DEFECT NOTICE. *JB

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherToo few reports for a range75,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10229772 · 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 GMC K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO WORK PERIODICALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/25/08. *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED WAS IDENTICAL TO RECALL 03V159000. UPDATED 06/25/08

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Seats:Front Assembly:ReclinerToo few reports for a range25,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10021647 · 25,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *NLM *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE RECLINING MECHANISM FAILED AND THE BACKS OF THE SEATS RECLINED AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE EXTENDED CAB. *SCC

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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyToo few reports for a range149,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10018864 · 149,000 mi

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

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 29 reports

1995: 9 complaints · 1996: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1995469
1996335
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
19952250
19961220

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorSeatsVisibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherSeats:Front Assembly:ReclinerElectrical System:IgnitionExterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchSeat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip—0000000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor0—
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ODI 8002973

RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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ODI 8013928

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL TO OPERATE FROM START WHEN TURNING SWITCH ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED DUE TO A BURNED FUSE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAKES NOISE. *YH

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Seats0
1
ODI 8002973

RECLINER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer0
1
ODI 8013928

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL FAIL TO OPERATE FROM START WHEN TURNING SWITCH ON. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED DUE TO A BURNED FUSE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAKES NOISE. *YH

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0—0000
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner0000—000
Electrical System:Ignition00000—00
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch000000—0
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 6.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 114,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 819207

ON TWO OR THREE TIMES WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY WITH NO APPEARANCE OF FLUID LEAKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

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ODI 545292

BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS FAILED CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE TO GO INTO DITCH FROM LOSS OF CONTROL WITH DAMAGES TO VEHICLE. MJS.

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ODI 10250351 · 143,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC K1500. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 45 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD AND MADE A U-TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER CONTNUED TO UTILIZE THE BRAKES, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT ABS SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AS A PRE-WARNING. THE AB…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 980674

ENGINE; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES. *AK

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ODI 963719

VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY STALLS/HESITATES/SHUTSDOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. TT

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 864133

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY PROBLEM WITHIN THE AIR BAG COIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b