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1967-2009 · 26 model years

GMC C Series Problems by year

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the GMC C Series across 26 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1990, 1993, 1995 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age19881 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1988
Complaints
32
Recalls
5
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
1

C Series complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20092001Body, doors & structureD
20085000Electrical systemD
20072000AirbagsB
20051010AirbagsC
20022000Electrical systemB
20012200BrakesF
20004010Engine & coolingF
19982000SteeringB
19964010BrakesD
19951000Wheels & tiresA
19931000Seats & seat beltsA
19923000BrakesC
19901000BrakesA
19891100Wheels & tiresD
19881010BrakesF
19790100-C
19780100-C
19770100-C
19760100-C
19750100-C
19740100-C
19730100-C
19700100-C
19690100-C
19680100-C
19670100-C

Most common C Series problems

GMC C Series recalls 5

Latest C Series complaints

2008 GMC C SeriesAirbags

Why has my 2008 gmc sierra not been repaired. I have lost faith in general motors. My next new vehicle will not be a gm product as was my last purchase in 2018. I haven't driven my vehicle in over 3 months and when I do drive it, its just to pick up the fallen limbs in my 6 acre yard. I have not had an incident. What should I do?

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11339481
2009 GMC C SeriesBrakes

Abs light has came on and brakes have started acting funny. When the brake is pressed you can hear the motor change idle and some times the pedal will go the floor. This vehicle is our rescue unit on our township fire department.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11155149
2007 GMC C SeriesLights

Low and high beam lights on right side does not work. Dealer replaced connectors 12/29/2011 via preventive recall procedure #n110055. Dealer states entire headlight assembly must be replaced because of burnt wires. This should be a safety recall because fuses did not blow and burnt wire could cause undetected fire under hood. If this,happen at night ,failure of light would cause visibility problem..

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10854552

Questions about the GMC C Series

Which GMC C Series years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (5), 1996 (4), 2000 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1988 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which GMC C Series years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1990, 1993, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other C Series years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common GMC C Series problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (9), engine & cooling (6), steering (5) most often.

How many recalls does the GMC C Series have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all GMC C Series model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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

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