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Reliability Database

GMC

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 33,864 NHTSA complaints. Updated July 2026.

19 Models
321 Engines Rated
35 Generations
33,864 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
120 recommended 145 caution 56 avoid

Compact Sedan

6 models
Gmc Truck
1 generation · 8 engines
2003
8 caution
L Series
1 generation · 24 engines
2003
21 caution 3 avoid
S Series
1 generation · 15 engines
2002
15 caution
S Utility
1 generation · 17 engines
2003
13 caution 4 avoid
Silverado
1 generation · 4 engines
2000
4 recommended
T Series
1 generation · 10 engines
2002
9 caution 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Acadia
3 generations · 17 engines
2007-20162017-20232024-2025
10 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid
Envoy
1 generation · 13 engines
2002-2009
9 recommended 4 avoid

Pickup

2 models
Canyon
3 generations · 16 engines
2004-20122015-20222023-2026
7 recommended 6 caution 3 avoid
Sonoma
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2004
2 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size Truck

2 models
Hummer EV
1 generation · 2 engines
2022-2025
2 recommended
Sierra 1500
4 generations · 73 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-2025
37 recommended 21 caution 15 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Jimmy
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2005
6 recommended 2 avoid
Terrain
2 generations · 13 engines
2010-20172018-2025
5 recommended 6 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Suburban
1 generation · 2 engines
2000
1 recommended 1 caution
Yukon
4 generations · 41 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
20 recommended 13 caution 8 avoid

Van

1 model
Safari
4 generations · 18 engines
2000200120022003
9 recommended 5 caution 4 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model
Savana
1 generation · 12 engines
2003-2025
3 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Sierra HD
3 generations · 21 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
5 recommended 12 caution 4 avoid
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