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GMC K SERIES

11 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1984–2002.

Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Model years
6

The GMCK SERIES appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 11 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 6 model years (1984–2002). That averages roughly 2 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
20022
20002
19993
19971
19952
19841

Complaint Filing Trend

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

1
’98
1
’99
1
’00
3
’02
1
’04
2
’05
1
’07
1
’11

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 K SERIES?▼
The GMC K SERIES has received 11 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1984 to 2002, with 0 recalls. That averages about 2 complaints per model year.
What years of GMC K SERIES are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the GMC K SERIES from 1984 to 2002 (6 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the GMC K SERIES have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many GMC K SERIES 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 K SERIES complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the GMC K SERIES 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 K SERIES 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 K SERIES 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.