GMC complaints & recalls by model
Across 1 GMC models and 8 model years, NHTSA has logged 3,415 owner complaints and 30 recall campaigns. The brand averages 90.3 complaints per year on the road — far more complaints than typical (index 2.14).
Analysis
Across eight model years and one brand, NHTSA has logged 3,415 owner complaints and 30 recall campaigns for GMC vehicles. The brand averages 90.3 complaints per year on the road, which is far more than typical with an index of 2.14. Complaints about the engine make up 49.3% of all issues reported, representing 2.2 times the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months owners filed 1,257 complaints versus 1,264 in the previous year, while five NHTSA defect investigations touch GMC models with two still open.
Summary drafted by an AI model running on our own server from the figures on this page, and checked number by number against the data before publishing. The statistics and the analysis above come from our fixed methodology, not from the model.By model year, the brand's average rate is highest for 2024 (129.0 per year) and lowest for 2018 (34.4).
GMC owners complain about Engine more than owners in general: 49.3% of complaints, 2.2× the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months owners filed 1,257 complaints versus 1,264 in the previous 12 months — a steady pace.
Recalls: 30 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2020 (8). 5 NHTSA defect investigations touch GMC models, 2 of them still open.
Models
| Models | Segments | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Trend | Recent activity | Recalls | Investigations | Most common issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | Full-size pickups | 3,415 | 90.3 | 2.14 | Worsening | Steady | 30 | 5 | Engine |
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
By model year · Complaints per year on the road
All-vehicle average: 42.1
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Recalls by year received
Do-not-drive / park-outside: 0
Investigations
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy Open
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued …
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy Closed
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued …
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure Open
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019â2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon…
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure Closed
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GMâs full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engineâs bottom end and i…
- Air Bag Malfunction Closed
On April 9, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE21-010 to investigate instances of air bag malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination and potential for frontal air bag non-deployment in several vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The vehicles included model year (MY) 2020 through 2021 CT4 and CT5 passenger cars, Sierra and Silverado trucks (1500/2500/3500 models…
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC model has the fewest complaints?
Across 1 GMC models and 8 model years, NHTSA has logged 3,415 owner complaints and 30 recall campaigns. The brand averages 90.3 complaints per year on the road — far more complaints than typical (index 2.14).
What do GMC owners complain about most?
GMC owners complain about Engine more than owners in general: 49.3% of complaints, 2.2× the share across all tracked vehicles. In the last 12 months owners filed 1,257 complaints versus 1,264 in the previous 12 months — a steady pace.
How many GMC recalls and investigations are there?
Recalls: 30 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2020 (8). 5 NHTSA defect investigations touch GMC models, 2 of them still open.