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
Electrical system
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
Latest 1500 electrical complaints
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
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
Brake light will not work. Dealer notified, and repaired/ replaced fuses. Brake light still not working.*Ak
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
While driving alternater caught on fire. Consumer needed a new alternater. Dealer said alternater was incorrectly installed.*Ak
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
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data