GMC T6500 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 31, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC T6500, across 2 model years (1997–2005). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is parking brake.

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199712005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

GMC T6500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No T6500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 T6500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1997 T6500: 1 complaint, 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 T6500 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Parking Brake110
Power Train110
Steering110

All GMC T6500 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2005 T650010—Parking Brake
1997 T650010—Steering

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Frequently asked questions

Which GMC T6500 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (1), 1997 (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 T6500?

Parking Brake, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the GMC T6500 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.