GMC C Series years to avoid
No model year of the GMC C Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best GMC C Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
GMC C Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC C Series problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes8
- Engine6
- Steering5
- Electrical4
- Airbags4
- Transmission2
- Body2
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Locks1
- Lights1
GMC C Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 5 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 4 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 1 | Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the GMC C Series
What years of the GMC C Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the GMC C Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used GMC C Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the GMC C Series?
Brakes, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by engine (6) and steering (5).
How many recalls does the GMC C Series have?
1 recall between 1990 and 2009. The 2001 model year has the most, with 1.
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