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1990–1996 · 7 model years

GMC K1500 recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199527 complaints
Most recalls19903 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301990: 4 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 5 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 12 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 20 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 27 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 14 complaints, 1 recalls1990199119921993199419951996
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1996 K1500——1141000
1995 K1500——1274030
1994 K1500——1200000
1993 K1500——2122100
1992 K1500——250200
1991 K1500——230000
1990 K1500——342100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic25
  • Visibility20
  • Seats14
  • Electrical system6
  • Power train5
  • Suspension5
  • Seat belts3
  • Exterior lighting3