Gmc GMC TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
83 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
46,832 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1974 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 83 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 33.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 10.8% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 6.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.2% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 48 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2000: 12; 2001: 10; 2002: 6; 2003: 13; 2004: 7; 2005: 14; 2006: 4; 2007: 5; 2008: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 552335 · 2000-05-22 (May 22, 2000)
THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-193. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 556272 · 2000-12-13 (December 13, 2000)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM (99V-193, 99041) AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON 10-2-00, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED RECALL REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE DUE TO VIN#. THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM FOR THE PAST THREE AND A HALF YEARS. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 556272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044352 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
PARKING BRAKE DID NOT FULLY RELEASE AND AFTER A COUPLE HOURS OF DRIVING, THE DRIVING DRUM EXPLODED. *MR THIS WAS A DRIVESHAFT MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE BOLTED TO THE BACK OF THE TRANSMISSION DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT WAS A FUEL FILTER WHICH WAS TORN OPENED AND IGNITED AND CAUSED A BRIEF FLASH OF FLAMES BUT HAD GONE OUT. (CREATED A SEVERE TWIST TO THE DRIVESHAFT/TRANSMISSION HOUSING JUNCTION THAT THE TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED) THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS SIMILAR. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 555963 · 2000-10-11 (October 11, 2000)
THE SUN SHELL IN THE PLANETARY GEAR SET HAD A PART FAILURE CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 555963 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006368 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
MODEL 1500. THE VEHICLE TIRE ROD IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE RODS, PITMAN ARM, IDLER ARM, SERPENTINE BELT, FAULTY ALTERNATOR, STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, EGR VLVE, AND INTAKE GASKET REPLACED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717855 · 2000-01-25 (January 25, 2000)
I AM PROMPTED TO REPORT TO THE NHTSA AFTER READING ABOUT YOUR INVESTIGATION MENTIONED IN A MAGAZINE NAMED SPORT TRUCK OF JANUARY 2000,VOL 13,NO.1,PAGE 19 IN WHICH 1997 TO 1999 CK PICKUPS ETC; ARE SAID TO STEER UNEXPECTEDLY INTO OTHER LANES;CAUSING 4 CRASHES.JUST TO LET YOU KNOW ,MY CANADIAN TRUCK AND MY INLAW,S TRUCK BOTH EXIBITED THIS STEERING PROBLEM.MY DEALER CHANGED OUT AFTER TESTING IT,S VOLTAGE RESISTANCE,THE EVO STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CORRECTING THE UNNERVING SENSATION OF OVERSTEER AT HIWAY SPEED IN A TURN.THIS SENSOR IS SAID T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863484 · 2000-06-13 (June 13, 2000)
INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT FUEL PUMP IS MOUNTED TO FOUR CONNECTORS WHICH MELTED, CAUSING FUEL TANK TO GO BAD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10583736 · 2014-04-20 (April 20, 2014)
TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL STOPS . DIFFICULTY TURNING WHEEL NO SIGNALS OR HAZARDS LIGHTS AVAILABLE. BRAKES DIFFICULT TO PRESS. GRATEFULLY, TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT LANE AT 5PM TRAFFIC. CHEVY DEALER SAID BAD O2 SENSOR CHANGED. TRAVELING APPROX 300 MILES AGAIN SUDDEN ELECTRICAL HALT. FUEL TANK FILTER CHANGED. A LARGE EXPENSE. THEN 400 MILES ON INTERSTATE SUDDEN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. TAKEN TO CHEVY DEALER THEY FOUND IT TO BE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE IGNITION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10583736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054217 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WE HAVE A 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRUCK. IT HAS A LITTLE OVER 37000 MILES ON IT. APPARENTLY THE TRUCK STALLED AND WE HAD TO TOW IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHO FOUND THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP DEFECTIVE. THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO IT COSTS US OVER 250.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED (PARTS/LABOR/TOWING). WE AND OUR MECHANIC BELIEVE THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED ON A VEHICLE SO NEW WITH SUCH FEW MILES ON IT. PLEASE LOOK INTO FINDING OUT IF THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHER GMC TRUCKS. THANK YOU. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054217 at NHTSA ↗
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 |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1991: 0; 1994: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0