GMC C/K Pickup Problems by Year
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the GMC C/K Pickup, across 6 model years (1997–2002). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (25). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC C/K Pickup years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C/K Pickup year: 1997. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 C/K Pickup: 25 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 C/K Pickup: 11 complaints, 1 recall
- 1999 C/K Pickup: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 C/K Pickup: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 C/K Pickup: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 C/K Pickup: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC C/K Pickup problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC C/K Pickup model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickup | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 C/K Pickup | 8 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 C/K Pickup | 25 | 0 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC C/K Pickup years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (25) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C/K Pickup year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC C/K Pickup?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 20 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC C/K Pickup have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.