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GMC V1500

13 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1988–1988.

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The GMCV1500 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 13 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (1988–1988). That averages roughly 13 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.

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
198813

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Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the GMC V1500?
The GMC V1500 has received 13 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1988 to 1988, with 0 recalls. That averages about 13 complaints per model year.
What years of GMC V1500 are available?
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the GMC V1500 from 1988 to 1988 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the GMC V1500 have safety ratings?
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many GMC V1500 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 V1500 complaints?
NHTSA complaints for the GMC V1500 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 V1500 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 V1500 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.