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Reliability Database

GMC

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

19 Models
332 Engines Rated
33 Generations
56,961 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
205 recommended 80 caution 47 avoid

Full-Size Truck

4 models
Gmc Truck
1 generation · 7 engines
2003
7 recommended
Hummer EV
1 generation · 1 engine
2022-2025
1 recommended
Sierra 1500
4 generations · 71 engines
2000-20062007-20132014-20182019-2025
39 recommended 21 caution 11 avoid
Silverado
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
3 recommended

Full-Size SUV

3 models
Acadia
2 generations · 24 engines
2007-20162017-2025
19 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Suburban
1 generation · 2 engines
2000
1 recommended 1 caution
Yukon
4 generations · 43 engines
2000-20062007-20142015-20202021-2025
22 recommended 9 caution 12 avoid

Midsize Truck

3 models
Canyon
2 generations · 20 engines
2004-20122015-2025
12 recommended 5 caution 3 avoid
S Series
1 generation · 14 engines
2002
12 recommended 2 caution
Sonoma
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2004
2 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
Jimmy
1 generation · 7 engines
2000-2005
6 recommended 1 avoid
S Utility
1 generation · 15 engines
2003
13 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Terrain
2 generations · 16 engines
2010-20172018-2025
10 recommended 5 caution 1 avoid

Heavy-Duty Truck

3 models
L Series
1 generation · 21 engines
2003
14 recommended 7 caution
Sierra HD
3 generations · 26 engines
2007-20142015-20192020-2025
7 recommended 12 caution 7 avoid
T Series
1 generation · 9 engines
2002
9 recommended

Van

2 models
Safari
4 generations · 16 engines
2000200120022003
11 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Savana
1 generation · 17 engines
2003-2025
6 recommended 9 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

1 model
Envoy
1 generation · 14 engines
2002-2009
11 recommended 3 avoid
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