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GMC C15

44 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1978–1996.

Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Model years
10

The GMCC15 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 44 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 10 model years (1978–1996). That averages roughly 4 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 2 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19965
199511
19947
19938
19927
19911
19902
19891
19881
19781

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

18
’95
20
’96
3
’97
1
’99
1
’00
1
’04

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE07014Preliminary EvaluationClosed2007-03-13

FUEL TANK LEAK

PE88002Preliminary EvaluationClosed1987-10-09

FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKT

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the GMC C15?▼
The GMC C15 has received 44 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1978 to 1996, with 0 recalls. That averages about 4 complaints per model year.
What years of GMC C15 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the GMC C15 from 1978 to 1996 (10 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the GMC C15 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many GMC C15 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common GMC C15 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the GMC C15 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my GMC C15 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. GMC C15 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.