The hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, "Motor vehicle brake fluids". Braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping...
1976-1993 · 6 model years
GMC C10 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the GMC C10 across 6 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1991, 1992 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
C10 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.
Most common C10 problems
GMC C10 recalls 3
The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result...
The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. Operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension...
Latest C10 complaints
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE THREW OUT BEARINGS.
Rz motors 95v246. Owner has been trying to have the vehicle serviced since may. Zone disassembled vehicle and would not be able to repair until july. *Ak
Brake module (dratite) on truck controlling electric braking on travel trailer being towed is shorting out. Tt
Engine compartment fire, alternator caught on fire while driving the vehicle. Tt
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT
Questions about the GMC C10
Which GMC C10 years have the most problems?
Which GMC C10 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common GMC C10 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (2), brakes (1), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the GMC C10 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all GMC C10 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