NHTSA Data Explorer
GMC
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
Complaints
47,529
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
2,499
Fires
726
Top reported issues — GMC
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Performance issue
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
13,052
2
Sierra 1500 Classic
12,602
3
Sierra 1500 Limited
12,534
4
Sierra 2500
5,852
5
Yukon
5,831
6
Acadia
5,522
7
Acadia Limited
5,522
8
Sierra 3500
4,633
9
Sierra 3500 Classic
4,495
10
Sierra 1500 HD Classic
3,981
11
Sierra 1500 HD
3,961
12
Sierra 2500 HD Classic
3,934
13
Sierra 2500 HD
3,914
14
Sierra 3500 HD
3,914
15
Terrain
3,110
Browse all GMC models
All GMC models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Bought the vehicle brand new at the end of april. 2 weeks later and at 557 miles, the engine had a lifter failure and needed to be replaced. One day after picking it up after the engine replacement, a fuel injector went bad and needed to be replaced. About 2 days ago, the check engine light lit up, and the GMC app said it was a code for the transmission system (popped on after attempting to remote start the vehicle, although the light did shut off on its own the next day after a software update…
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
I bought the vehicle brand new in april 2026. On May 3rd, approximately 2 weeks after I bought it, I experienced a lifter failure that caused metal to get into the oil pan/engine and the engine needed to be replaced. About a month later after repairs were complete, I picked up my vehicle on a Friday night, and the very next morning, had issues again. Took it back to the dealer and a fuel injector went bad and needed to be replaced. I recently attempted to use the remote start feature and as…
2022 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (5.3L engine). This vehicle has exhibited a pattern of severe electrical, fuel system, and active safety sensor failures that pose a direct threat to occupant and public safety.At approximately 4,000 miles, the high-pressure fuel injectors suffered an early-stage mechanical failure requiring dealer repair.At approximately 24,000 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, un-warned total power shutdown while driving…
2021 GMC ACADIA
Filed Aug 25, 2026
While driving the brake vacuum pump exploded leading to catastrophic brake failure. My husband was driving and was able to stand on the brakes to get the car to stop, but had i been driving, I am not strong enough to have stopped the car. I have 3 children with my youngest being 1. If this had happened with me and my kids, we could have had a major wreck and/or DIED! GM is aware of the brake vacuum pump issues but does not have a recall on the part. The braske assist light did not come on the…
2023 GMC YUKON XL
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Second engine sized at 87,834 miles. Third engine installed three weeks later.
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
rocker arms replacement at 5,000 miles on my truck. Palm Harbor Tasca GMC
2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
While driving down an isolated 2 lane road in West Texas, the engine in my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 began making knocking sounds and vibrating badly. The truck's acceleration was extremely sluggish and the vibration worsened at slow speeds. I was able to slowly make my way back towards a dealership, where the diagnostic teardown revealed a bent pushrod and camshaft damage.
2024 GMC YUKON
Filed Aug 25, 2026
This is a supplemental report to my original complaint (NHTSA ID XXX) regarding my 2024 GMC Yukon (VIN [XXX]). I am providing additional detail: prior to GM's recall being issued, I contacted Hatchett Buick GMC by phone and visited in person on multiple occasions reporting engine sputtering, stalling, hesitation, and total loss of power and electrical shutdown while driving. I was repeatedly told these were minor issues not affecting anyone and not to worry about them. As a result, the vehicle…
2023 GMC YUKON XL
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Engine shut off with no warning, all electronics disabled and couldn't shift out of park. Was driving down the road at approximately 50mph, Yukon shifted itself into neutral. Vehicle previously complied with the 25V-274 recall and passed, was operating on the new oil that GM recommended.
2023 GMC YUKON XL
Filed Aug 25, 2026
On August 17th, 2026 while approaching a nature preserve entrance at approximately 1 mph, my 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate suddenly accelerated on its own, without the driver pressing the accelerator pedal, striking a split-rail fence and a tree. Airbags did not deploy. The front collision system didn't issue any alerts about the fence and tree. A GM software update had been installed a couple of days before this incident . In the weeks prior, the vehicle had also intermittently failed to hold…