GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Passenger Vehicle model year from 1998–2001 using 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Passenger Vehicle year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2001.

4model years
48complaints
0recalls
—worst years
2001best years

Complaints by model year

19981999200020011413129
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Passenger Vehicle. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20019−27%—BrakeAverage
200012typical—AirbagAverage
199913typical—TransmissionAverage
199814typical—Window & WiperAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Passenger Vehicle year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Passenger Vehicle problems

  • Brakesworst: 2001
    817%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1999
    715%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1998
    510%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1999
    510%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1998
    48%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2001
    48%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2000
    48%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1998
    36%
  • Lightsworst: 2000
    36%
  • Steeringworst: 1998
    24%
  • Suspensionworst: 1999
    24%
  • Seatsworst: 1999
    24%
  • Air bagsworst: 2000
    24%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1998
    12%
  • Other / not specified
    12%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2000
    12%
  • Body & structureworst: 2001
    12%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Passenger Vehicle should you avoid?

None of the GMC Passenger Vehicle years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the GMC Passenger Vehicle?

2001 has the fewest complaints compared with other Passenger Vehicle years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common GMC Passenger Vehicle problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (8), wheels & tires (7) and windows, wipers & sunroof (5). Brake complaints peak in the 2001 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Passenger Vehicle had?

0 recalls across 1998–2001.

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.