GMC Complaints

View complaints related to GMC. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Littleton, CO

    I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 GMC YUKON XL
    - Burlington, NC

    I possess a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. During multiple highway drives, I experienced a persistent loss of power. When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle struggled to shift gears smoothly, resulting in a rough, jerking motion. I opted to take the car to the dealership; however, before I could reach it, the vehicle lost all power and failed to change gears entirely. I am fortunate this complete loss of power and ability to change gears did not occur while I was on a busy highway. I purchased the car when it had 63,000 miles, and at 120,000 miles, the dealership informed me that the transmission had completely failed. A replacement of the transmission will be necessary.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2005 GMC ENVOY
    - Conway, MO

    The contact owned a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver swerved into the front of the vehicle, causing a front collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit his face again on the steering wheel, but did not seek medical assistance. The contact's wife, who was occupying the front passenger seat and wearing a seat belt, was severely injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact's wife was diagnosed by a trauma surgeon. The contact's wife was diagnosed with a fractured right knee cap, right ankle bone chips and ligament damage, damaged left toes, a double bone bruise in the left knee, bruised seat belt mark. The contact's wife was hospitalized for 6 days and was admitted to a rehabilitation facility for 11 days. The contact stated that his wife was currently confined to a wheelchair. The contact's wife was currently awaiting a knee replacement. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2021 GMC YUKON
    - khobar, TX

    My vehicle showing service safety restraint system and airbag light . When check with dealer code b14dc has appeared ( Driver inboard seat side air bag high control).

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 GMC ACADIA
    - Port Hueneme, CA

    The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while attempting to shift to park(P) to turn off the vehicle, the message that the vehicle was not in park(P) was displayed. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator showed that the vehicle was in park(P). The contact shifted to drive(D) and then back to park(P) several times before being able to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 89,776.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2014 GMC TERRAIN
    - MARIPOSA, CA

    Vehicle is consuming excessive amount of oil in short drive time up to 3qt in less than 1000 miles. With no oil leaks. Vehicle only has 139840 miles. Has regular oil changes and services done.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 GMC SIERRA 2500
    - Livermore, CA

    I have a notice of a recall for the transmission control module and I took it to a GMC dealership and they are refusing to fix it. The transmission will not shift so I am unable to drive it

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 GMC CANYON
    - Flintville, TN

    The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the traction control warning light illuminated and the messages "Service Power Steering" and “Service Stabili-trak" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and was very difficult to turn. On several occasions, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 GMC YUKON
    - Florence, KY

    The pump in the power-assist brakes puts out less vacuum power than needed, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash. My car rolls and doesn't stop. I have new brakes so this is unacceptable!!

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2022 GMC TERRAIN
    - Moreno Valley, CA

    The contact owns a 2022 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was while smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with oil intrusion into the pistons, causing transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer changed the oil and advised the contact to return every two thousand miles. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,686.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE