GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems by Year
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Passenger Vehicle, across 5 model years (1998–2002). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC Passenger Vehicle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Passenger Vehicle model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Passenger Vehicle: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Passenger Vehicle: 13 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Passenger Vehicle: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Passenger Vehicle problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Passenger Vehicle model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Passenger Vehicle | 3 | 0 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2001 Passenger Vehicle | 9 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2000 Passenger Vehicle | 12 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Passenger Vehicle | 13 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Passenger Vehicle | 14 | 0 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Passenger Vehicle years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (14), 1999 (13), 2000 (12). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Passenger Vehicle?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Passenger Vehicle have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.