Gmc C1500 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1970 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1981: 1; 1985: 0; 1988: 1; 1989: 2; 1990: 2; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
70V094000 · Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
Reported: 1970-08-10 (August 10, 1970) · Model years: 1970
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V027000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 1974-02-15 (February 15, 1974) · Model years: 1973, 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V065000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Reported: 1974-04-25 (April 25, 1974) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗81V118000 · Wheels:Rim
Reported: 1981-10-05 (October 5, 1981) · Model years: 1981
THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
Remedy: THE SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V016000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 1993-02-01 (February 1, 1993) · Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V170000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1990-09-17 (September 17, 1990) · Model years: 1989, 1990
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
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