There have been 6 safety recalls for the GMC C1500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC C1500.
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Chevrolet C10, 1989 Chevrolet C10, 1990 Chevrolet C10, 1991 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1993 Chevrolet C10, 1988 Chevrolet C20, 1989 Chevrolet C20, 1990 Chevrolet C20, 1991 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1993 Chevrolet C20, 1988 Chevrolet C30, 1989 Chevrolet C30, 1990 Chevrolet C30, 1991 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1993 Chevrolet C30, 1988 Chevrolet K10, 1989 Chevrolet K10, 1990 Chevrolet K10, 1991 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1993 Chevrolet K10, 1988 Chevrolet K20, 1989 Chevrolet K20, 1990 Chevrolet K20, 1991 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1993 Chevrolet K20, 1988 Chevrolet K30, 1989 Chevrolet K30, 1990 Chevrolet K30, 1991 Chevrolet K30, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1993 Chevrolet K30, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban, 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 1988 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1991 GMC C1500, 1992 GMC C1500, 1993 GMC C1500, 1988 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1991 GMC C2500, 1992 GMC C2500, 1993 GMC C2500, 1988 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1991 GMC C3500, 1992 GMC C3500, 1993 GMC C3500, 1988 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1991 GMC K1500, 1992 GMC K1500, 1993 GMC K1500, 1988 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1991 GMC K2500, 1992 GMC K2500, 1993 GMC K2500, 1988 GMC K3500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500, 1991 GMC K3500, 1992 GMC K3500, 1993 GMC K3500, 1988 GMC Suburban, 1989 GMC Suburban, 1990 GMC Suburban, 1991 GMC Suburban, 1992 GMC Suburban |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1990 Chevrolet C2500, 1989 Chevrolet C3500, 1990 Chevrolet C3500, 1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1990 Chevrolet K1500, 1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1990 Chevrolet K2500, 1989 Chevrolet K3500, 1990 Chevrolet K3500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Chevrolet C10, 1981 GMC C1500 |
| Component: WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Summary: The spare wheel is one inch wider than the maximum approved rim width and fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Chevrolet C10, 1974 Chevrolet C20, 1974 Chevrolet K10, 1974 Chevrolet K20, 1974 GMC C1500, 1974 GMC C2500, 1974 GMC K15, 1974 GMC K25 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Buick Apollo, 1974 Buick Apollo, 1973 Buick Century, 1973 Buick Regal, 1973 Chevrolet Belair, 1974 Chevrolet Belair, 1973 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1974 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer, 1973 Chevrolet C10, 1974 Chevrolet C10, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973 Chevrolet Caprice, 1973 Chevrolet El Camino, 1973 Chevrolet G10, 1974 Chevrolet G10, 1973 Chevrolet G20, 1974 Chevrolet G20, 1973 Chevrolet Impala, 1974 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 Chevrolet K10, 1974 Chevrolet K10, 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1973 Chevrolet Nova, 1974 Chevrolet Nova, 1973 Chevrolet P10, 1974 Chevrolet P10, 1973 GMC C1500, 1974 GMC C1500, 1973 GMC G1500, 1974 GMC G1500, 1973 GMC G2500, 1973 GMC K1500, 1974 GMC K1500, 1973 GMC P1500, 1974 GMC P1500, 1973 GMC Sprint, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1973 Oldsmobile Omega, 1974 Oldsmobile Omega, 1973 Pontiac Firebird, 1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1973 Pontiac Lemans, 1974 Pontiac Lemans, 1973 Pontiac Ventura, 1974 Pontiac Ventura |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,702,880 |
| Sep. 17, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 194,243 |
| Oct. 5, 1981 | Wheels:rim | 253 |
| Apr. 25, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 642 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Aug. 10, 1970 | Wheels:center Section | 880 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1991 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC C1500 | 2 |
| 1989 GMC C1500 | 2 |
| 1988 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1981 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1974 GMC C1500 | 2 |
| 1973 GMC C1500 | 1 |
| 1970 GMC C1500 | 1 |