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Reliability Database

GMC

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 56,961 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

19 Models
401 Engines Rated
33 Generations
56,961 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
236 recommended 104 caution 61 avoid

Compact Sedan

8 models
Gmc Truck
1 generation · 8 engines
2003
8 recommended
Jimmy
1 generation · 8 engines
2000-2005
6 recommended 2 avoid
L Series
1 generation · 22 engines
2003
14 recommended 7 caution 1 avoid
S Series
1 generation · 15 engines
2002
12 recommended 3 caution
S Utility
1 generation · 16 engines
2003
13 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Silverado
1 generation · 4 engines
2000
4 recommended
Suburban
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
2 recommended 1 caution
T Series
1 generation · 10 engines
2002
9 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size SUV

2 models
Acadia
2 generations · 32 engines
2007-20162017-2025
23 recommended 5 caution 4 avoid
Yukon
4 generations · 55 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
27 recommended 14 caution 14 avoid

Midsize Truck

2 models
Canyon
2 generations · 24 engines
2004-20122015-2025
14 recommended 6 caution 4 avoid
Sonoma
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2004
2 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size Truck

2 models
Hummer EV
1 generation · 1 engine
2022-2025
1 recommended
Sierra 1500
4 generations · 83 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-2025
45 recommended 25 caution 13 avoid

Van

2 models
Safari
4 generations · 20 engines
2000200120022003
11 recommended 5 caution 4 avoid
Savana
1 generation · 20 engines
2003-2025
7 recommended 11 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

1 model
Envoy
1 generation · 15 engines
2002-2009
11 recommended 4 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

1 model
Sierra HD
3 generations · 34 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
12 recommended 15 caution 7 avoid

Compact SUV

1 model
Terrain
2 generations · 24 engines
2010-20172018-2025
15 recommended 8 caution 1 avoid
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