GMC K1500 years to avoid
Across 1967–1996, no single K1500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1995 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.
106
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1967–1996
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every K1500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 30 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 29 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 12 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 6 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC K1500?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K1500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC K1500 have?
Across all model years, the K1500 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.