GMC recalls and safety
725 recalls since 1966 · 48,497 owner complaints since 1995
725
vehicle recalls since 1966
725
vehicle recalls since 1966
GMC has had 725 vehicle recalls since 1966, covering 103.8 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 11 recalls for 672,879 vehicles, down 26.7% from 2024. The GMC Yukon has the most recalls (75). Owners filed 3,751 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
11
-26.7% vs 2024
2026 so far
15
102K units
All recalls
725
Since 1966
Units affected
103.8M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
3
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
3,751
+4.4% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
GMC vehicle recalls each year since 1966, and the vehicles they covered
GMC models
416 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 75 | 31.6M | 4,991 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Sierra 1500 | 61 | 22.8M | 8,942 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Savana | 58 | 3.92M | 347 | - |
| Sierra | 56 | 16.5M | 3,943 | - |
| Yukon XL | 54 | 20.3M | 2,419 | ★ 2020-2026 |
| Sierra 2500 | 47 | 14.7M | 1,823 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Sierra 3500 | 45 | 14.7M | 580 | - |
| Acadia | 38 | 7.63M | 5,570 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| C35 | 32 | 4.13M | 7 | - |
| Canyon | 31 | 1.26M | 1,436 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| C15 | 29 | 3.97M | 40 | - |
| Jimmy | 27 | 7.69M | 2,727 | - |
| Envoy | 27 | 5.41M | 2,460 | - |
| C25 | 26 | 3.92M | 11 | - |
| K15 | 23 | 1.57M | 23 | - |
| Terrain | 22 | 3.59M | 3,125 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Suburban | 21 | 7.88M | 1,825 | - |
| K35 | 21 | 1.00M | 2 | - |
| K25 | 20 | 1.57M | 6 | - |
| GMC | 18 | 3.28M | 187 | - |
| Topkick | 16 | 3.78M | 15 | - |
| Sonoma | 15 | 4.16M | 1,347 | - |
| Safari | 15 | 3.88M | 1,137 | - |
| G35 | 14 | 374K | 8 | - |
| S15 | 13 | 2.50M | 54 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 416. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
GMC recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
GMC recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic91 · 13.7M units
- Steering74 · 2.55M units
- Power train55 · 8.05M units
- Seat belts47 · 9.76M units
- Fuel system, gasoline45 · 1.61M units
- Air bags43 · 13.9M units
- Suspension38 · 9.16M units
- Electrical system37 · 3.65M units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints GMC owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3,751 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Electrical system6,633
- Engine6,295
- Service brakes, hydraulic5,970
- Power train5,925
- Air bags4,335
- Unknown or other3,741
- Service brakes3,469
- Complaints
- 48,497
- Crashes reported
- 2,545
- Fires reported
- 776
- People injured
- 2,202
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest GMC recalls
The newest of 725. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did GMC have in 2025?
11 GMC vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 672,879 vehicles, compared with 15 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 15 so far.
Which GMC models have the most recalls?
The Yukon (75), the Sierra 1500 (61) and the Savana (58) have the most recalls since 1966. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common GMC recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 91 of the 725 GMC recalls, followed by steering (74).
What do GMC owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 6,633 of the 48,497 safety complaints GMC owners filed since 1995, then engine (6,295). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for GMC?
Yes: 3 GMC recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from May 7, 2026: Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and 5 more (2015-2026): Power train.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.