NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1996–2000

GMC 1500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 24 owner complaints for the GMC 1500, covering model years 1996 to 2000. Visibility is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
24 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (1996–2000)

top component: Visibility (7 complaints)
latest recall 04V562000 (reported Nov 26, 2004)

3 complaints reporting a crash (12.5%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (8.3%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC 1500 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 24 complaints are for the 1996 model year.

GMC 1500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC 1500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1996	24	3	0	2	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC 1500 components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Visibility is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (29.2% of all 24), followed by Air Bags (3) and Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

Components named most often in GMC 1500 complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in GMC 1500 complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Visibility	7	29.2%
Air Bags	3	12.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	12.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3	12.5%
Electrical System	2	8.3%
Power Train	2	8.3%
Steering	2	8.3%
Suspension	2	8.3%
Electronic Stability Control	1	4.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	4.2%
Seat Belts	1	4.2%
Structure	1	4.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC 1500 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 1500, newest first. The only campaign, 04V562000, covers model years 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000.

1 recall campaign

GMC 1500 recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 1 campaign	1998: 1 campaign	1999: 1 campaign	2000: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 04V562000
Reported Nov 26, 2004
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Model years 1997–2000
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Filed by Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC 1500 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the GMC 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the GMC 1500, covering model years 1996 to 2000. The campaign, 04V562000, was reported on November 26, 2004 and is filed under “Equipment adaptive/mobility”.

What is the most common GMC 1500 complaint?

Visibility is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 29.2% of all 24. Air Bags (3) and Fuel System, Gasoline (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC 1500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC 1500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 24 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.