GMC problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 14,945 safety complaints with NHTSA about GMC vehicles in our database, and GMC has issued 234 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 14,945
- Recalls
- 234
- Models
- 40
GMC models with the most complaints
- Sierra 1500 · worst year 20195,112 complaints
- Acadia · worst year 20172,630 complaints
- Yukon · worst year 20211,894 complaints
- Terrain · worst year 20181,823 complaints
- Yukon XL · worst year 20231,377 complaints
- Canyon · worst year 2016849 complaints
- Sierra 2500 · worst year 2024605 complaints
- Sierra 3500 · worst year 2020289 complaints
- 93 complaints
- 58 complaints
- 51 complaints
- 23 complaints
- 19 complaints
- 13 complaints
- 1 complaints
All GMC models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2005–2026 | 5,112 | 52 | 2019 |
| GMC Acadia | 2007–2026 | 2,630 | 33 | 2017 |
| GMC Yukon | 2005–2026 | 1,894 | 48 | 2021 |
| GMC Terrain | 2010–2026 | 1,823 | 21 | 2018 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2005–2026 | 1,377 | 36 | 2023 |
| GMC Canyon | 2005–2026 | 849 | 26 | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2005–2026 | 605 | 39 | 2024 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2005–2026 | 289 | 40 | 2020 |
| GMC Sierra Denali | 2007–2020 | 93 | 0 | — |
| GMC Sierra | 2007–2017 | 58 | 21 | — |
| GMC Envoy | 2005–2009 | 51 | 5 | — |
| GMC Terrain NA | 2022 | 28 | 2 | 2022 |
| GMC Savana | 2005–2026 | 23 | 32 | — |
| GMC Yukon Denali | 2008–2019 | 20 | 0 | — |
| GMC Sierra EV | 2024–2026 | 19 | 7 | — |
| GMC Hummer EV SUV | 2024–2026 | 17 | 3 | — |
| GMC Denali | 2010–2015 | 15 | 0 | — |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 2022–2026 | 13 | 8 | — |
| GMC Yukon Denali XL | 2007–2017 | 10 | 0 | — |
| GMC C Series | 2007–2008 | 3 | 0 | — |
| GMC G3500 | 2017–2018 | 2 | 1 | — |
| GMC Savana 1500 | 2011–2014 | 2 | 2 | — |
| GMC Savana 3500 | 2005–2015 | 2 | 0 | — |
| GMC Savana Cutaway Van | 2013–2024 | 2 | 2 | — |
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 2011–2012 | 2 | 2 | — |
| GMC 3500HD | 2024 | 1 | 0 | — |
| GMC Envoy Denali | 2007 | 1 | 0 | — |
| GMC Savana 2500 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | — |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD | 2024 | 1 | 0 | — |
| GMC Sierra HD | 2015–2025 | 1 | 5 | — |
| GMC T Series | 2009 | 1 | 0 | — |
| GMC C5500 | 2006–2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| GMC C6500 | 2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| GMC Envoy XL | 2006 | 0 | 4 | — |
| GMC Sanana | 2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| GMC Topkick | 2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| GMC W3500 | 2006–2009 | 0 | 3 | — |
| GMC W4500 | 2006–2009 | 0 | 3 | — |
| GMC W5500 | 2006–2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| GMC W-Series | 2005–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent GMC recalls
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose nut that separates from the steering gear assembly while driving can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inaccurate gear selection may result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology