GMC C6500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the GMC C6500, across 8 model years (1997–2009). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
GMC C6500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No C6500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 C6500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 C6500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 C6500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 C6500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC C6500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 C6500 | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2007 C6500 | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2002 C6500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 C6500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 C6500 | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 1999 C6500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1998 C6500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 C6500 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC C6500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (2), 2009 (1), 2007 (1). 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 C6500?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the GMC C6500 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.