NHTSA Data Explorer
GMC
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
Complaints
47,767
Active records
Recalls
527
Active records
TSBs
17,273
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
67
Injuries
2,172
Crashes
2,502
Fires
726
Top reported issues — GMC
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Noise
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Steering behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrical issue
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Powering on/off behavior
Starting behavior
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Smell
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported GMC models
Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.
1
Sierra 1500 Classic
12,863
2
Sierra 1500
12,846
3
Sierra 1500 Limited
12,843
4
Yukon
5,889
5
Sierra 2500
5,859
6
Acadia
5,531
7
Acadia Limited
5,531
8
Sierra 3500 Classic
4,652
9
Sierra 3500
4,632
10
Sierra 1500 HD Classic
4,184
11
Sierra 1500 HD
4,164
12
Sierra 2500 HD Classic
4,076
13
Sierra 3500 HD
4,066
14
Sierra 2500 HD
4,056
15
Terrain
3,122
Browse all GMC models
All GMC models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 GMC YUKON
Filed Sep 3, 2026
My 2021 GMC Yukon began experiencing severe engine problems, including shaking/rough running, a noticeable ticking/knocking noise from the engine, and a flashing check-engine light. The vehicle also displayed Service ESC and traction control warnings and exhibited symptoms of an engine misfire. I took the vehicle to a dealership for evaluation. I was advised that the problem may involve failed lifters and that the vehicle could be out of service for several weeks for repairs. I was also…
2024 GMC SIERRA 2500
Filed Sep 3, 2026
While driving my truck on the highway at 65 mph the truck bucked hard and immediately downshifted into 2nd gear. This caused me to rapidly decelerate to approximately 40 mph, I am lucky there was not another vehicle behind me when this happened since rapid unexpected deceleration without brake lights is very dangerous. I had to drive the truck in limp mode at 45mph and approximately 4500 rpms to the nearest exit. This event illuminated the trucks check engine light and displayed a brief service…
2025 GMC ACADIA
Filed Sep 3, 2026
Dropping my children off at school, 4 lights came on on the dash. Two messages came across my dash as well. Service esc service abs. EBCM master cylinder needed to be replaced at local GMC dealership.My brakes were failing…This is a known safety issue by GMC and there’s no recall!
2022 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Sep 3, 2026
My 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 was subject to GM safety recall N242490120 / NHTSA 25V060 for an upper grille deflector that could detach from the vehicle. The recall repair was completed by my GM dealership in June 2025. In late August 2026, while driving normally on the highway, the same upper grille deflector detached again in the exact manner described by the recall. There was no collision, impact, or other outside damage that caused the failure. I was able to retain the detached deflector due to…
2023 GMC YUKON XL
Filed Sep 3, 2026
I got a yukon at4 and I had to replace it for the one with this vin number [XXX], the first one had a problem with the engine and the offer me to change it for a new one and accept it but since then it has given me problems, at first it was a small pull that felt, then an engine problem, that they fix and i have to come back because the pull still existed, they fixed it, and after around 3 months after, I had a an engine light one , collision light on, and ESC light one, took it to the…
2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Sep 3, 2026
Lifter locked up causing bent push rod. This situation caused truck to strand the driver without warning. Truck needed to be towed. This repair was performed by the dealership and is a known issue with 6.2 L engine.
2024 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Sep 3, 2026
The vehicle was part of the GM L87 engine recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in late 2025 for recall service. The dealership inspected the vehicle for vibration and determined that it required an oil change and updated service manual to require 0W-40 oil. On June 21, 2026 the vehicle experienced an engine failure.
2016 GMC YUKON XL
Filed Sep 3, 2026
1. My vehicle is having transmission issues with shuddering and shifting. M5U RPO code 8L90 transmission. 2. My safety and the safety of others is a concern if the transmission is not working as intended my vehicle could be at risk an accident that could be avoided. 3. The problem has not be reproduced or confirmed by a dealer I work on my own vehicles and I am going to repair this issue myself if able. 4. There are no trouble codes on my vehicle when scanned with an OBD2 scanner.
2023 GMC YUKON
Filed Sep 3, 2026
2023 Yukon Denali, 6.2 Engine. Owner complied with first GM recall and the engine passed inspection. 8/16/26 Engine started making a knocking sound. 8/17/26 Yukon was taken to the dealership and diagnosed as complete engine failure. There were no warnings indicated on the dash. Yukon is currently still at the Dealership with no repair date issued. Today is 9/3/26. I have contacted GM regarding a possible buy-back. GM said they would email in 24-48 hours. I have not heard from GM and it is now…
2023 GMC YUKON
Filed Sep 3, 2026
L87 recall was completed on 10/22/2025. On August 8th 2026 the engine developed a loud knock. It was taken to the dealership on 8/31/2026 after inspection it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. There was no warning lamps that indicated there was an issue with the engine. The vehicle was still driveable when it was taken to the dealership. If the engine had completely failed while on the highway it could have caused a major incident.