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GMC G Series years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the GMC G Series since 1990, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1994 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by seat belts and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
3
Worst year
1994
Model years
1990-2000

GMC G Series years to avoid

No model year of the GMC G Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC G Series years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC G Series complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901991199219931994199519992000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC G Series problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    8
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Visibility
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Body
    1

GMC G Series problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-1Brakes10
1999-1Acceleration00
1995-3Brakes01
1994-5Seat belts00
1993-3Brakes00
1992-2Brakes01
1991-1Brakes00
1990-1Transmission10

Recalls 3

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Questions about the GMC G Series

What years of the GMC G Series should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC G Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC G Series?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC G Series?

Brakes, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (4) and visibility (2).

How many recalls does the GMC G Series have?

3 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 2003 model year has the most, with 1.

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