Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Engine & cooling

GMC C1500 Engine problems by year

5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC C1500's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
19951000
19941000
19931000
19921000
19911000

Latest C1500 engine complaints

1994 GMC C1500Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

The rear main seal is leaking along with with the seal around the transmission. I also believe the valve cover gaskets are leaking too. I have been told that the rear main seal has been a problem with these trucks. I leaved in an apartment for 3 years after I purchased my truck. It was not until I bought my house that I realized this problem which problem had been a problem for a long time. I was just wondering if their was anything that the dealer is responsible for at this point or am I sol?*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 719067
1995 GMC C1500Engine & cooling

Engine fails at highway speeds when temperature is 90+. Engine restarts after a few minutes. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 781237
1991 GMC C1500Engine & coolingFire

While driving vehicle the engine caught on fire. (Ohio state police report)

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 520749
1993 GMC C1500Engine & cooling

There is a hole in the muffler due to corrosion. It is leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment of the truck. Tt

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 970084

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

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience