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1973 GMC ME6500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1973 GMC ME6500. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1973 GMC ME6500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 75V052000 Reported 1,226 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  2. Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)

    NHTSA 74V226000 Reported 811 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  3. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 74V214000 Reported 13,502 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 73V151000 Reported 5,802 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1973 GMC ME6500. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare GMC ME6500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC ME6500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 GMC ME650040
1974 GMC ME650020
1975 GMC ME650010
1977 GMC ME650010

Checking a specific 1973 GMC ME6500

How do I know if my 1973 GMC ME6500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1973 GMC ME6500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 73V151000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.