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GMC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Owners have filed 43,914 complaints about GMC vehicles with NHTSA, and the brand has issued 397 recalls since 1995. Choose a model to see its problems by year and the years to avoid.

Current GMC models

Sierra 15001996–2026 · 8,982 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2023, 2022 Acadia2007–2026 · 5,580 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2017, 2024 Yukon1995–2026 · 5,812 complaintsAvoid: 2023, 2021, 2015 Yukon XL2000–2026 · 2,514 complaintsAvoid: 2023, 2022, 2021 Terrain2010–2026 · 3,130 complaintsAvoid: 2024 Canyon2004–2026 · 1,439 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2015, 2016 Sierra 25001997–2026 · 1,826 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2025, 2020 Sierra 35001997–2026 · 580 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2020, 2023 Savana1996–2026 · 345 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 1997, 2000 Hummer EV Suv2024–2026 · 19 complaintsNo years flagged Sierra EV2024–2026 · 19 complaintsNo years flagged Hummer EV2022–2026 · 13 complaintsNo years flagged

Older and discontinued models

Sierra1995–2020 · 3,835 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 1995 Yukon Denali XL2003–2016 · 484 complaintsAvoid: 2011, 2015 Envoy1998–2009 · 2,574 complaintsAvoid: 2002, 2005, 2006 Jimmy1995–2001 · 1,866 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996 Suburban1995–2003 · 1,016 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 1995, 1997 Sonoma1995–2003 · 1,006 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996, 1998 Safari1995–2004 · 774 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996, 1997 Envoy XL2002–2006 · 594 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2004 Yukon XL 15002000–2012 · 309 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2003, 2004 Envoy Xuv2004–2005 · 173 complaintsNo years flagged Denali1999–2015 · 162 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2002, 2015 Envoy XL 3702003–2006 · 123 complaintsAvoid: 2005 Pickup1995–2002 · 103 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 1997 Envoy 3602002–2007 · 69 complaintsAvoid: 2007 C/K1997–2002 · 55 complaintsAvoid: 1997 Yukon Hybrid2008–2011 · 51 complaintsAvoid: 2008 Yukon XL 25002001–2007 · 48 complaintsAvoid: 2001 Passenger Vehicle1998–2001 · 48 complaintsNo years flagged Silverado1999–2002 · 47 complaintsAvoid: 1999 C15001995–1996 · 47 complaintsNo years flagged Sierra 1500 HD2001–2005 · 45 complaintsNo years flagged Envoy Denali XL2006 · 42 complaintsNo years flagged K15001995–1996 · 41 complaintsNo years flagged Vandura1995 · 34 complaintsNo years flagged 15001996 · 24 complaintsNo years flagged Savana 15002000–2014 · 19 complaintsNo years flagged Z-711997–1999 · 19 complaintsNo years flagged C151995–1996 · 14 complaintsNo years flagged Topkick2003–2007 · 8 complaintsNo years flagged C251995–1996 · 5 complaintsNo years flagged W45002006–2009 · 5 complaintsNo years flagged C351995–1996 · 3 complaintsNo years flagged G351995–1996 · 3 complaintsNo years flagged W35002006–2009 · 3 complaintsNo years flagged T Series2006–2007 · 3 complaintsNo years flagged C75001998–2001 · 1 complaintNo years flagged C65001998–2001 · 1 complaintNo years flagged C55002006 · 1 complaintNo years flagged G251996 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged B71997–2000 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged K351995–1996 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged F71999–2000 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged F61999–2000 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged B Series1999–2000 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged C Series(medium)1999–2000 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged W55002006–2007 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged Savanna2006 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged 55002006–2007 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged Savannah2005–2007 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged

GMC model years to avoid

2005 GMC Envoy XL 37030.7× complaints · fuel system
2024 GMC Canyon22.9× complaints · headlight
2024 GMC Sierra 150018.8× complaints · engine
2026 GMC Sierra 150014.3× complaints · engine
2023 GMC Yukon XL14.2× complaints · engine
2023 GMC Sierra 150014.0× complaints · engine
2022 GMC Sierra 150013.7× complaints · engine
2024 GMC Sierra 250010.9× complaints · electrical
2022 GMC Yukon XL9.7× complaints · engine
2021 GMC Sierra 15009.6× complaints · engine
2021 GMC Yukon XL8.9× complaints · engine
2015 GMC Canyon8.6× complaints · steering

Latest GMC recalls

2016–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 4 more: air bags – inflatorSep 24, 2026 · 26V-611 · 1,559 vehicles
2024–2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2024–2025 GMC Sierra 2500: tiresAug 13, 2026 · 26V-530 · 8 vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2026 GMC Sierra EV: tires – temporary/emergency spare tireJul 30, 2026 · 26V-496 · 952 vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 1 more: electrical system – traction batteryJul 30, 2026 · 26V-494 · 11 vehicles
2025–2026 Chevrolet Express, 2025–2026 GMC Savana: steeringJun 23, 2026 · 26V-399 · 26,541 vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Express, 2026 GMC Savana: steering – columnMay 28, 2026 · 26V-345 · 232 vehicles
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 4 more: air bagsMay 21, 2026 · 26V-325 · 4,315 vehicles
2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 4 more: wheels – hubMay 14, 2026 · 26V-304 · 2,457 vehicles

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Frequently asked questions

Which GMC model years should you avoid?

By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst GMC model years include the 2005 Envoy XL 370, the 2024 Canyon, the 2024 Sierra 1500, the 2026 Sierra 1500 and the 2023 Yukon XL.

How many GMC recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 397 recalls for GMC vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on September 24, 2026. See the latest GMC recalls.

What GMC model gets the most complaints?

In the last ten model years, the Sierra 1500 has drawn the most complaints (4,461) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the GMC Sierra 1500 page.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.