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GMC 1500 Electrical problems by year

7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC 1500's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 1500 electrical complaints

1994 GMC 1500Electrical system

My brake lights don't work ived tried every thing to fix them and I cant seemed to find the problem I was wondering if the wireing or brake switch were recalls

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10995905
1994 GMC 1500Electrical system

Consumer states he is having a problem with his gmc 1500 once he puts the key in the ignition and starts the vehicle. When it is time to turn the vehicle off he cannot cut it off. It is hard to engage the the swift level to park and remove the key. He is killing the starter. Consumer has worked on trucks for a long time and has never encountered this type of problem.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10031456
1996 GMC 1500Electrical system

Wiring connector on tilt wheel will wear causing lights not to work. Repair once but problem is back could cause fire. 1996 Gmc pickup extended cab. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10025948
1994 GMC 1500Electrical system

Brake light will not work. Dealer notified, and repaired/ replaced fuses. Brake light still not working.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8016365
1996 GMC 1500Electrical system

The engine stalls while driving, after a few minutes the vehicle can be restarted, the problem was determined to be a shorted wire to the electrical in-tank fuel pump which burned the plastic holder, the consumer believes this failure could have caused a vehicle fire. Nlm

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 566726
1990 GMC 1500Electrical systemFire

While driving alternater caught on fire. Consumer needed a new alternater. Dealer said alternater was incorrectly installed.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 875098
1985 GMC 1500Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

Was turning vehicle in snow when it stalled out. Noticed smoke coming from under hood. Lifted hood & noticed flames coming from engine area. The cab area of the vehicle was destroyed. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 835870

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