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Reliability Database

GMC

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 33,863 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

19 Models
321 Engines Rated
34 Generations
33,863 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
209 recommended 84 caution 28 avoid

Compact Sedan

6 models
Gmc Truck
1 generation · 8 engines
2003
8 recommended
L Series
1 generation · 24 engines
2003
21 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
S Series
1 generation · 15 engines
2002
14 recommended 1 caution
S Utility
1 generation · 17 engines
2003
13 recommended 4 caution
Silverado
1 generation · 4 engines
2000
4 recommended
T Series
1 generation · 10 engines
2002
9 recommended 1 caution

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
2 generations · 16 engines
2004-20122015-2025
7 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid
Sonoma
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2004
3 recommended 3 caution 1 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
45 recommended 22 caution 6 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Jimmy
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2005
6 recommended 2 caution
Terrain
2 generations · 13 engines
2010-20172018-2025
5 recommended 7 caution 1 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 6 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model
Savana
1 generation · 12 engines
2003-2025
10 recommended 2 caution

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Sierra HD
3 generations · 21 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
13 recommended 8 caution
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