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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1997–2002

GMC C/K Pickup recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 59 owner complaints for the GMC C/K Pickup, covering model years 1997 to 2002. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (25), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 59 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (1997–2002)
  • most complaints: 1997 (25 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (20 complaints)
  • latest recall 03V093000 (reported Mar 7, 2003)
  • 4 complaints reporting a crash (6.8%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.7%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (5.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC C/K Pickup complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 25 of 59, or 42.4%. Next come 1998 (11) and 1999 (8). The fewest are for 2001, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
GMC C/K Pickup owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1997–2002Column chart of 59 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 1997 with 25. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1997: 25 complaints2519971998: 11 complaints1119981999: 8 complaints819992000: 6 complaints620002001: 4 complaints420012002: 5 complaints52002
GMC C/K Pickup complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
GMC C/K Pickup complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1997250100
1998112000
199981020
200060000
200140000
200251010
All model years594130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC C/K Pickup components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 20 complaints (33.9% of all 59), followed by Visibility (18) and Steering (6).

Components named most often in GMC C/K Pickup complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in GMC C/K Pickup complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2033.9%
Visibility1830.5%
Steering610.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline35.1%
Service Brakes, Air35.1%
Electrical System23.4%
Structure23.4%
Air Bags11.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling11.7%
Equipment11.7%
Fuel System, Other11.7%
Parking Brake11.7%
Power Train11.7%
Service Brakes11.7%
Trailer Hitches11.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC C/K Pickup recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C/K Pickup, newest first. The only campaign, 03V093000, covers model year 1998.

  • 1 recall campaign
GMC C/K Pickup recall campaigns covering each model year
1998: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V093000

    Reported

    Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior

    Model year 1998

    Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

    Consequence:
    If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC C/K Pickup questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC C/K Pickup have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the GMC C/K Pickup, covering model years 1997 to 2002. The campaign, 03V093000, was reported on March 7, 2003 and is filed under “Visibility”.

Which GMC C/K Pickup model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 25 of the 59 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.4%). The next are 1998 (11) and 1999 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC C/K Pickup complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 20 complaints, or 33.9% of all 59. Visibility (18) and Steering (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC C/K Pickup?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC C/K Pickup complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 59 complaints, 4 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other GMC models

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The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

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  • GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
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  • GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
  • GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
  • GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
  • GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.