Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 C1500 | 32 | 0 |
| 1994 C1500 | 25 | 0 |
| 1993 | 21 | 1 |
| 1992 | 17 | 1 |
| 1991 C1500 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 C1500 | 7 | 2 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 C1500 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic27
- Seats27
- Visibility25
- Power train10
- Electrical system9
- Seat belts8
- Air bags8
- Tires6
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.5–15.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | C1500 Sierra Hybrid · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| 2005 | C1500 Sierra Hybrid · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| 2004 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| 2003 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.8 | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| 2002 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.6 | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| 2001 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| 2000 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| 1999 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| 1998 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 11.4 | 14.1 |
| 1997 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.5 | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| 1996 | C1500 Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| 1995 | C1500 Sierra Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 15.1 | 11.4 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
3 C1500 cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the C1500.
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
NHTSA recalls