MYRModel Year Report

1981 GMC C1500

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1981 GMC C1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:35.582Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1996

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19851
19860
19870
19886
19894
19907
19915
199217
199321
199425
199532
199615

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1981-10-12Wheels81V118000 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…

    Remedy: The spare wheel assembly will be replaced without charge to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  3. R
    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1981 GMC C1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V118000 · Wheels
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 GMC C1500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 GMC C1500 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.