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 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic18
- Visibility7
- Power train7
- Seats6
- Structure4
- Tires3
- Suspension3
- Seat belts3
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 2 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 14.8–20.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | K2500 Sierra 4X4 Bi-Fuel · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 23.0 | 18.4 | 20.9 |
| 1995 | K2500 Sierra 4X4 Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 16.2 | 13.1 | 14.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1 K2500 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the K2500.
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.
REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA recalls