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GMC GMC Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls and 155 owner complaints across 40 model years of the GMC GMC (1960–2003). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

18
safety recalls, all years
155
owner complaints, all years
1967
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your GMC GMC model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 GMC GMC03
2002 GMC GMC04
2001 GMC GMC07
2000 GMC GMC012
1999 GMC GMC015
1998 GMC GMC016
1997 GMC GMC014
1996 GMC GMC08
1995 GMC GMC023
1994 GMC GMC08
1993 GMC GMC09
1992 GMC GMC04
1991 GMC GMC05
1990 GMC GMC04
1989 GMC GMC03
1988 GMC GMC04
1986 GMC GMC13
1985 GMC GMC11
1984 GMC GMC02
1982 GMC GMC02
1980 GMC GMC22
1979 GMC GMC32
1978 GMC GMC30
1977 GMC GMC11
1975 GMC GMC01
1974 GMC GMC30
1973 GMC GMC22
1972 GMC GMC10
1971 GMC GMC10
1970 GMC GMC20
1969 GMC GMC30
1968 GMC GMC30
1967 GMC GMC50
1966 GMC GMC40
1965 GMC GMC30
1964 GMC GMC30
1963 GMC GMC30
1962 GMC GMC10
1961 GMC GMC10
1960 GMC GMC10

What GMC GMC owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 23.

All GMC GMC recalls (18)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC GMC, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V056000 Reported 93,317 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

  2. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 82V067000 Reported 419 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. Eventually the hubs could fail.

    Remedy: A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 80V014000 Reported 46,556 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to "brake chatter" which can occur during certain environmental conditions.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

  4. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 80V016000 Reported 8,474 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.

    Remedy: All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 80V017000 Reported 850 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

    Remedy: Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

  6. Wheels

    NHTSA 79V198000 Reported 197 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". Some of the tires (alcoa tube type) were improperly marked 22.5 x 7.5/5 when they were meant to be 22 x 7.5/5.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace improperly marked front aluminum wheels with correctly marked wheels, without charge.

    Model years: 1977

  7. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 76V065000 Reported 1,447 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  8. Multi piece (wheels)

    NHTSA 75V204000 Reported 123,170 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

  9. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 75V019000 Reported 1,835 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  10. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 74V086000 Reported 534 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  11. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 73V169000 Reported 3,915 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

  12. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 72V072000 Reported 2,459 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

  13. Wheels

    NHTSA 70V145000 Reported 101 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970

  14. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 69V031000 Reported 2,966,979 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fast idle cam on quadra-jet carburetors can crack and ultimately break apart. If this occurs and parts fall into the throttle linkage, it could cause the throttle to stick in a partially open position.

    Remedy: Install a new improved fast idle cam.

    Model years: 1968, 1969

  15. Multiple axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 67V083000 Reported 5,415 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1966

  16. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 67V046000 Reported 9,378 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1966, 1967

  17. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 66V023001 Reported 6,638 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1967

  18. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 66V023002 Reported 6,621 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1967

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.