NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2003

GMC G Series recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints for the GMC G Series, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (1995–2003)

most complaints: 1995 (3 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 complaints)
latest recall 03V094000 (reported Mar 7, 2003)

1 complaint reporting a crash (20.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (20.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC G Series complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 5, or 60.0%. Next come 1999 (1) and 2000 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

GMC G Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC G Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
1995	3	1	1
1999	1	0	0
2000	1	0	0
All model years	5	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC G Series components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (60.0% of all 5), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in GMC G Series complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in GMC G Series complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3	60.0%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	40.0%
Electrical System	1	20.0%
Equipment	1	20.0%
Interior Lighting	1	20.0%
Suspension	1	20.0%
Unknown or Other	1	20.0%
Visibility	1	20.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC G Series recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G Series, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2003. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

GMC G Series recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s								1997: 1 campaign	1998: no campaigns	1999: no campaigns
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 1 campaign	2002: 1 campaign	2003: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 03V094000
Reported Mar 7, 2003
Structure
Model years 2000–2003
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Consequence:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 97V054000
Reported Apr 8, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 1997
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5L turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Consequence:
A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. If necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC G Series questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC G Series have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC G Series, covering model years 1995 to 2003. The most recent, 03V094000, was reported on March 7, 2003 and is filed under “Structure”.

Which GMC G Series model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 3 of the 5 complaints in NHTSA’s file (60.0%). The next are 1999 (1) and 2000 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC G Series complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 60.0% of all 5. Vehicle Speed Control (2) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC G Series?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC G Series complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.