On december 4, 1999, while fueling the truck flames started coming out of the fill spout area resulting in total destruction of the truck and substantial damage to the gas station. Upon investigation by the los angeles county fire investigator it was determined to be an accidental electrical fire.
Electrical system
GMC C1500 Electrical problems by year
9 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC C1500's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest C1500 electrical complaints
While driving at 60mph the dashboard lights and meters started flashing and moving wildely. I then heard a loud screeching noice and smelled smoke. T alternator had completely self-destructed and burned up.*Ak
Had parked vehicle. Went to rear of vehicle. Heard a cracking sound. Noticed smoke & then fire coming from dashboard area. Put flames out. Dashboard area was melted down. Reported the fire to insurance company. *Ak
Positive terminal post of the battery broke completely off, allowing the battery acid to spill out of battery.
Consumer's wiring harness is melting, the wiring and the brakes and tail lights are burning out. This has happened three times in nine years. *Ak
While driving engine died for no apparent reason. Owner is concernd that driver may be in an accident because of stalling. *Ak
ALTERNATOR FIRE.
Spark plugs manufactured by split fire inc. Damaged engine pistons and valves. Tt
ALTERNATOR MALFUNCTION TWICE IN TWO YEARS. TT
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