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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Gmc-wide stats: Gmc reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Gmc F-150 might be solid while the GmcFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Gmc Models (18)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Gmc Jimmy
(1982–2004) high severity3,778 complaintsCrash rate: 11.1%Severity: 60673
2
Gmc Suburban
(1983–2004) high severity2,322 complaintsCrash rate: 10.6%Severity: 26256
3
Gmc Yukon Denali
(1999–2019) high severity1,173 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 20600
4
Gmc Safari
(1985–2005) high severity1,537 complaintsCrash rate: 10.3%Severity: 19842
5
Gmc Envoy Xl
(2002–2006) high severity769 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 14538
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Gmc Yukon Xl 1500
(2000–2012) high severity407 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 13100
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Gmc Sierra 2500
(1994–2026) high severity2,217 complaintsCrash rate: 5.0%Severity: 12158
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Gmc Sonoma
(1984–2005) high severity1,739 complaintsCrash rate: 10.3%Severity: 9595
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Gmc Envoy
(1995–2009) high severity3,271 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 4535
10
Gmc Sierra 3500
(1996–2025) high severity731 complaintsCrash rate: 5.2%Severity: 3468
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Gmc Yukon Xl
(1999–2026) high severity2,919 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 3293
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Gmc Acadia
(2007–2026)7,538 complaintsCrash rate: 2.8%Severity: 134
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Gmc Sierra
(1982–2017)4,890 complaintsCrash rate: 7.2%Severity: 134
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Gmc Yukon
(1986–2026)6,219 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 109
15
Gmc Canyon
(2004–2026)1,896 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 86
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Gmc Terrain
(2010–2026)4,166 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 79
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Gmc Sierra 1500
(1994–2026)10,666 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 78
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Gmc Savana
(1994–2022)448 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 74
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Most Common Gmc Problems
Components most reported across all Gmc models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5,366 | 1.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4,799 | 1.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4,061 | 2.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 3,786 | 15.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3,713 | 17.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3,545 | 1.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3,348 | 7.1% |
| STEERING | 2,632 | 4.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,192 | 1.0% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1,256 | 5.3% |
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