1999 GMC K SERIES
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 52 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TIRES/ ROTORS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT STEERING BOX WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS IS A 10,000 GVWR MOTOR HOME. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TIRES/ ROTORS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT STEERING BOX WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS IS A 10,000 GVWR MOTOR HOME. *AK
TIRES
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL PULL DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. CONSUMER HAD TIRES/ ROTORS, AND CALIPERS REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT STEERING BOX WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS IS A 10,000 GVWR MOTOR HOME. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 GMC K SERIES
52 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
010601029A
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
020234001
May 1, 2002
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING TIE ROD REPLACEMENT- INNER PROCEDURE. *TT
020451003
Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2725. *TT
020524001
Mar 1, 2002
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DRUM BRAKES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *TT
00064B
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/ NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGIN
010866005A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS FOR TOOLBOX/REAR WINDOW BARRIER/LADDER RACK APPLICATIONS. *SLC
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
010866014
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PICKUP BOX SHEET METAL FRACTURES/DAMAGE WHEN USING AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES SUCH AS TOOL BOXES, WINDOW BARRIER AND LADDER RACKS. *TT
99066D
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
000604003A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
010601029
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
010601028
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK NOISE ON COLD START. *TT
00148
Nov 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT
000604045
Nov 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE THE VEHICLES IS BEING DRIVEN. *TT
000604042
Oct 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 CODE SET. *TT
000851001
Sep 1, 2000
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT
000730006
May 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT
99066B
May 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
000604014
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
990604047
Feb 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
METAL CONTAMINATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FILTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
000604003
Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
990864029
Dec 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE DOOR. *TT
990864024
Oct 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN; NOT STAYING OPEN; AND DOORS ARE NOISY AND / OR BINDING WHEN OPENDED. *TT
990731003A
Oct 1, 1999
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990604036
Sep 1, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SUBJECT ON VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS-SES OR OIL LEVEL LAMP ILLUMINATES, SPARK KNOCK, EXHAUST POPPING. *MJS
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990864013
Aug 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON WET CARPET OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NEAR THE LOWER OPENING OF EITHER FRONT DOOR. *TT
990730013
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT
990731003
Jul 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF NOISE FROM CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990730010A
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A DRIVELINE VIBRATION / GROWL NOISE. *TT
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
990730010
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVELINE VIBRATION / GROWL NOISE. *TT
990730009
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HARSH 1 - 2 AND 3 - 2 SHIFTS. *TT
990421003
Jun 1, 1999
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SLIPPING TYPE CONDITION AT THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD). *TT
990604016
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE SURGE WHILE TRAILERING. *TT
660421002
Apr 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE 4WD IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
990844002
Apr 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CD CHANGER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING THE EJECT BUTTON. *TT
990601003
Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. *TT
990235001
Apr 1, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
990850005
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE AT REAR SEAT UPPER ATTACHMENT WHERE THE SEAT CONNECTS WITH THE REAR CAB WALL. *TT
990848001
Apr 1, 1999
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE FROM REAR QUARTER WINDOW. *TT
990730002
Feb 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 SHIFTS. *TT
98867403
Oct 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP/ CLUNK UPON ACCELERATION. *YC
866503A
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1404 (REFLASH VCM). *YC
876525
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F). *YC
837110A
Aug 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD
876126
Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. YD
866503
Jul 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A FALSE OBD II WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1404. *TT
98837110
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC
98876304
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START. *YC
GMC K SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC K SERIES across all model years (1981, 1989).
2
Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths