Gmc PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
43,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 25 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 10 of 92 complaints (10.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 26 | 28.3% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 8.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 10 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 10 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 10; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Tires: 5; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 4; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 67 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 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 1; 2000: 15; 2001: 16; 2002: 10; 2003: 13; 2004: 17; 2005: 11; 2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10159209 · 2006-06-07 (June 7, 2006)
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, SHORTLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. GOT RECALL INFORMATION, AND TOOK IT INTO 5 STAR DEALERSHIP. THEY VERIFIED THAT THE LOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH WERE WORN. BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE OR REMEDY THE SITUATION. THEY DID HOWEVER HONOR RECALL 99041 AND INSTALLED WIRING HARNESS FOR EBCM FOR ABS BRAKES. HOW IS ONE RECALL TOO OLD TO HONOR, YET ANOTHER IS NOT? THE TRANSMISSION RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 1994, MY JIMMY HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP PREVIOUSLY IN 1999. I WOULD THINK THAT THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE THEN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10159209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050530 · 2003-12-15 (December 15, 2003)
BRAKE LINE RUSTED AT 15,513 MILES. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 15,513 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802089 · 1996-09-09 (September 9, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STARTED TO MAKE A TURN INTO INTERSECTION, STEERING WHIEEL CAME OFF COLUMN, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE; HAD VEHICLE TOWED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857945 · 2000-03-06 (March 6, 2000)
WIRE FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BROKEN AT TERMINAL BLOCK IN STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. OTHER WIRES DAMAGED, NOT YET BROKEN. TILTING OF STEERING WHEEL CAUSES WIRE BUNDLE TO FLEX, AND WEAR OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007163 · 2002-07-22 (July 22, 2002)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WIPE AFTER BRIEF RAINSTORM . ONCE THE TRUCK DRIED, THE WIPERS WOULD WORK. THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES FAILED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER AND FURTHER DIAGNOSIS REVEALED AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN EACH ASSEMBLY WHICH CAUSED THE TURN SIGNAL TO FAIL TO FLASH. BULB TESTED GOOD. THE PERSONAL AT THE AUTO PARTS STORE STATED THEY HAD A LOT OF THESE ASSEMBLIES BEING REQUESTED FOR REPLACEMENT. I HAVE NEVER HAD A WRECK WITH MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY GM SUPPLIER BECAUSE THE BRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565968 · 2002-06-11 (June 11, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES WIRES INSIDE THE GAS TANK LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP WERE BURNED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP WORKING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012181 · 2003-03-20 (March 20, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THERE WAS A LEAKAGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TANK COLLAPSED. AT THE TIME THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TANK REPAIRED BECAUSE GMC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FURNISH A NEW VEHICLE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 25,196 miles reported. Look up ODI 10012181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967263 · 1995-06-20 (June 20, 1995)
VIBRATION OF OIL LINE & TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE CAUSES A HOLE TO WEAR INTO THE OIL LINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 866783 · 2000-08-03 (August 3, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 866783 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 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1988: 0; 1990: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0