The Lemon Index

Brands · #10 of 22

GMC.

Every GMC model, ranked by owner complaints per car sold.

86Lemon Index · 100 = average car

About average. All GMC models, 2010–2022: 1.2× fewer complaints than average.

Best GMC Terrain · Worst GMC Yukon XL

GMC Sierra

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What GM told its investors

$2,190 in warranty and recall costs for every vehicle GM sold in 2025.

2023$1,259
2024$1,460
2025$2,190

Up 74% since 2023.

What the company booked each year for repairs under warranty and recalls, divided by the vehicles it sold. GM reports Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac together, worldwide wholesale sales. From General Motors's annual report to the SEC (10-K). It's money the company expects to spend, not a repair bill for you.

Every GMC, ranked. Lower is better. 100 is the average car.

Most reliable GMC

Terrain.

1.9× fewer complaints than average.

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GMC Terrain54

Least reliable GMC

Yukon XL.

1.2× the average car's complaints.

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GMC Yukon XL121

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car. How it works · Every brand