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Chevrolet K1500
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Complaints
1,401
Active records
Recalls
9
Active records
TSBs
234
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
17
Injuries
68
Crashes
104
Fires
20
Top reported issues — Chevrolet K1500
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Condition issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Operating state
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint issue
Steering behavior
Engine behavior
Noise
Safety restraint behavior
Fluid issue
Thermal issue
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
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Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
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Performance issue
HVAC behavior
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Smell
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Infotainment behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400
Filed May 23, 2024
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags deployed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400
Filed Feb 29, 2024
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado GMT-400. The contact stated that the high blower relay circuit wiring connector melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer refused to diagnose the failure without a diagnostic test fee being paid. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and the contact was informed that the diagnostic test fee needed to be paid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400
Filed Nov 29, 2023
The wiper motor stops working only works when it wasn't to when it rains i cant drive anywhere to hard to see when it rains which becomes a hazard for other drivers on the road i wrote about this 10 years ago and heard nothing back then so i try again except now it rarely works so i dont drive it in the rain at all
1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400
Filed Oct 19, 2023
The concern involves yellowing plastic headlights lenses on all vehicle manufacturers. Visibility is compromised while driving at night. Yes autobody repair shop replaced headlight assembly. No, certain plastic headlight cover lenses yellow/darken/frost with time or driving conditions
1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP
Filed Apr 27, 2023
The contact called on behalf of a 1994 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated while driving uphill at night, she suddenly noticed that there was a vehicle at a complete stop in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved to avoid the vehicle; however, the driver's side front end of the vehicle hit the rear passenger's side bumper of the other occupied vehicle. The contact stated that the tail lights and the brake lights of the other vehicle were not engaged as they had failed. The contact…
1996 CHEVROLET K1500
Filed Dec 12, 2020
MY VEHICLE FAILED MASSACHUSETTS SEAT BELT TEST. THEY DONT LOCK WHEN PULLED ON QUICKLY. I HAVE REMOVED AND INSPECTED THEM AND IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE MECHANISM ITSELF IS NOT CAPABLE OF PASSING THIS TEST I AM BELIEVING THAT THE TEST HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED AFTER THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN OF SEAT BELT, AND AM ASKING IF THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GRANDFATHERED FOR THIS TEST THERE ARE INTERTIA WEIGHTS IN THEM THAT WILL LOCK THEM IN A COLLISION, AND I HAVE TESTED THIS IN A WIDE…
1994 CHEVROLET K1500
Filed Feb 20, 2017
REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED THRU AND FAILED CAUSING LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. NO INJURIES THANK GOD. BUT IT WAS A BAD EXPERIENCE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP A 5000LB TRUCK AT ANY SPEED, I WILL ATTEST TO THAT!
2002 CHEVROLET PICKUP
Filed Feb 29, 2016
COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING HAD TO GO OFF ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION
1996 CHEVROLET C/K 1500
Filed Dec 31, 2015
HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WHEN SWITCHED ON. DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON. HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE SWITCH IN THE PARKING LIGHT POSITION IN ORDER TO GET THE DASH BOARD AND TAILLIGHTS TO COME ON. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
1996 CHEVROLET C/K 1500
Filed Dec 31, 2015
HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. NO UP SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR. HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED WHICH FIXED THE 3RD GEAR PROBLEM, BUT INTERMITTENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. ALSO NOTICED THE IDLE RPMS ARE HIGHER WHEN THIS OCCURS AND WILL NOT LOWER.