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Gmc K1500 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

55 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

99,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1967 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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
198912+1
1990320
199121-1
1992310
1993710
1994110-1
19951500
1996900

Recall history

9 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

67V001001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1967-12-03 (December 3, 1967) · Model years: 1967

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70V031000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf

Reported: 1970-04-03 (April 3, 1970) · Model years: 1969

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71V139000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Reported: 1971-08-19 (August 19, 1971) · Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971

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70V094000 · Wheels:Hubcap/Cover

Reported: 1970-08-10 (August 10, 1970) · Model years: 1970

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71V181000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

Reported: 1971-10-13 (October 13, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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73V198000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 1973-10-03 (October 3, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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74V027000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1974-02-15 (February 15, 1974) · Model years: 1973, 1974

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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.

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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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