NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2003

GMC C/K Series recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints for the GMC C/K Series, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The 1996, 1999 and 2003 model years drew the most complaints (4 each), 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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2 recall campaigns on file
22 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (1995–2003)

most complaints: 1996, 1999, 2003 (4 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7 complaints)
latest recall 03V159000 (reported Apr 28, 2003)

1 complaint reporting a crash (4.5%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC C/K Series complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1996, 1999 and 2003 model years share the highest count, 4 complaints each. Next come 1997 (3) and 1995 (2). The fewest are for 2002, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

GMC C/K Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC C/K Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
1995	2	0
1996	4	0
1997	3	0
1998	2	0
1999	4	1
2000	1	0
2001	1	0
2002	1	0
2003	4	0
All model years	22	1

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

Most-reported GMC C/K Series components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (31.8% of all 22), followed by Visibility (4) and Seats (2).

Components named most often in GMC C/K Series complaints (top 10)

Components named most often in GMC C/K Series complaints (top 10)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7	31.8%
Visibility	4	18.2%
Seats	2	9.1%
Service Brakes	2	9.1%
Steering	2	9.1%
Structure	2	9.1%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1	4.5%
Power Train	1	4.5%
Seat Belts	1	4.5%
Tires	1	4.5%

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 Series recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C/K Series, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1999. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

GMC C/K Series recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign	1996: 1 campaign	1997: 1 campaign	1998: no campaigns	1999: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 03V159000
Reported Apr 28, 2003
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Model years 1995–1997
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence:
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 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, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 00V097000
Reported Mar 28, 2000
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 Series questions

5 questions

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

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC C/K Series, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The most recent, 03V159000, was reported on April 28, 2003 and is filed under “Visibility”.

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

The 1996, 1999 and 2003 model years tie, with 4 complaints each out of 22. The next are 1997 (3) and 1995 (2). 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 Series complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 31.8% of all 22. Visibility (4) and Seats (2) 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 Series?

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 Series complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 22 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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.

8 models · most complaints first

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

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
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.