6
recalls
The GMC C1500 has 6 recalls covering 3.12 million vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1990: 2
Units affected
3.12M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC C1500 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 1.22M units
- Wheels2 · 1,133 units
- Power train1 · 1.70M units
- Seat belts1 · 194K units
GMC C1500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1993 | Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, K10 and 10 more (1988-1993): Power trainNo. 93V016000 | Fire | 1,702,880 |
| Sep 17, 1990 | Chevrolet C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500 and 8 more (1989-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V170000 | Crash risk | 194,243 |
| Oct 5, 1981 | Chevrolet C10; GMC C1500 (1981): WheelsNo. 81V118000 | Other or not stated | 253 |
| Apr 25, 1974 | Chevrolet C10, C20, K10, K20 and 4 more (1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 74V065000 | Other or not stated | 642 |
| Feb 15, 1974 | Buick Apollo, Century, Regal; Chevrolet Belair and 24 more (1973-1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 74V027000 | Other or not stated | 1,218,387 |
| Aug 10, 1970 | Chevrolet C10, K10; GMC C1500, K1500 (1970): WheelsNo. 70V094000 | Other or not stated | 880 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1993 GMC C1500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1993 GMC C1500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC C1500 have?
6 recalls cover the GMC C1500, for 3.12 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the GMC C1500?
Seats: named in 27 of the 133 safety complaints about the GMC C1500, then service brakes, hydraulic (27). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.