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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 7
- Documented files
- 35
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a GMC model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2015 to 2026
Acadia
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Canyon
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2022 to 2026
Hummer EV
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Sierra 1500
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Terrain
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Yukon
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Yukon XL
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented GMC conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 · Electrical & electronic systems
Battery cable connection may cause stalling or electrical arcing
NHTSA campaign 19V888000 lists the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 for a condition in which battery cable connection may cause stalling or electrical arcing.
2021 GMC Yukon · Fuel, battery & fire risk
Fuel tank shell defect may allow gasoline to leak
NHTSA campaign 21V064000 lists the 2021 GMC Yukon for a condition in which fuel tank shell defect may allow gasoline to leak.
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
2018, 2019, 2026 GMC Yukon XL · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
2015 to 2016 GMC Acadia · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
2024 to 2026 GMC Canyon · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended.
2015 to 2016 GMC Canyon · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
2026 GMC Hummer EV · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The front passenger air bag connection may have an improperly crimped wire, which can result in the air bag failing to deploy as intended.
2015 to 2016 GMC Yukon XL · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
2015 to 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
2015 to 2020 GMC Yukon · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
2023 to 2024 GMC Yukon XL · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.
2024 GMC Terrain · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
2020 to 2023 GMC Terrain · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.
2017 GMC Acadia · Airbags, seats & restraints
Driver air bag inflator may explode during deployment
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 lists the 2017 GMC Acadia for a condition in which driver air bag inflator may explode during deployment.
2023 GMC Canyon · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
2022 to 2023 GMC Hummer EV · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The high voltage battery pack enclosure may not be properly sealed, allowing water to enter the pack.
2022 GMC Hummer EV · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
Taillight software can cause one or both rear taillights to become inoperative, or remain fully or partially illuminated.
2022 to 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2015 to 2017 GMC Terrain · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light.
2022 to 2023 GMC Yukon · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2022 to 2023 GMC Yukon XL · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2022, 2024 GMC Yukon · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
2026 GMC Hummer EV · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.
2026 GMC Terrain · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.
2023 GMC Acadia · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
2019 to 2020 GMC Acadia · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
2018 to 2020 GMC Terrain · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
2020 to 2021 GMC Acadia · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
2021 GMC Canyon · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.
2023 to 2024 GMC Hummer EV · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.
2019 to 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
2021 GMC Yukon XL · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
2022 GMC Canyon · Body & structure
Seat component may not remain secure
The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
2025 to 2026 GMC Yukon · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Researching GMC vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.